President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret.) lamented the demise of Professor George Obiozor, 80, President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide, on Thursday.
In addition, he expressed his deepest sympathies to Obiozor’s family, the government and people of Imo State, and Ndigbo, both at home and abroad.Information Guide Nigeria
Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, reportedly revealed the development on his Instagram account late Wednesday, as reported by The PUNCH.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled President Buhari pays tribute to Prof. Obiozor, Ohaneze President General, Buhari expresses his condolences.JAMB portal
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According to Adesina, “Describing his demise as an immeasurable loss to the country, the President notes that the former Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States, High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus, Ambassador to the State of Israel and former Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs exemplified leadership skills and values as a thoroughbred diplomat.NYSC portal
“The President believes that the contributions of the unique leader and strong proponent of peace and a stable polity, who also held other strategic public positions, will never be forgotten.
“President Buhari trusts that all who mourn the demise of the statesman, who commanded great respect among his peers in the academia and foreign policy arena, will honour his memory by actively embracing his beliefs and ideas geared towards uniting Nigeria beyond geo-political considerations.”
The President expressed his fondness for Prof. Obiozor’s appealing patriotism and good memories of meeting him on multiple occasions.
Therefore, he joined the Igbo nation in grieving the irreparable loss of this wonderful Nigerian son, while praying for the deceased’s soul’s peaceful slumber.JAMB Result
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