President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Royal Highness, Eze Francis Eze Igwe, the revered Agom Ugabala II of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The Nigerian Leader described Eze Igwe’s death as the loss of a custodian of culture, repository of wisdom and symbol of unity.
In a tribute to the late traditional ruler, President Tinubu said the passing of Eze Igwe, a politician, educationist and administrator, went beyond the loss of an individual, noting that his life and service had left an enduring imprint on his people.
“It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that I received the news of the passing of His Royal Highness, Eze Francis Eze Igwe, the revered Agom Ugabala II of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
“The passing of a revered traditional ruler, politician, educationist, and administrator is not merely the loss of an individual; it is the loss of a custodian of culture, a repository of wisdom, and a symbol of unity whose life and service have left an enduring imprint on his people,” the President said.
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President Tinubu noted that the late monarch occupied a position of honour and responsibility in his community and represented the cherished values of Nigeria’s indigenous institutions.
He said traditional institutions continue to play an important role in preserving cultural heritage, promoting communal harmony and fostering peace and understanding among the people.
“His departure is a painful loss to his immediate family, the Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community, the people of Ikwo, and the entire Ebonyi State. His memory will remain a source of reflection and inspiration to those who knew him and to the generations that will carry forward the traditions and values he represented,” President Tinubu stated.
The President extended his condolences to the late monarch’s son, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, as well as his immediate and extended family, associates and the State Traditional Council.
Acknowledging the deeply personal pain associated with the loss of a father, President Tinubu prayed that the family would draw comfort from memories of their beloved patriarch, the values he imparted and the enduring legacy of his life.
President Tinubu also urged the traditional institution and the people of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community to honour the memory of the late monarch by sustaining the virtues he represented.
Reflecting on the life and passing of the distinguished traditional ruler, President Tinubu said his death was a reminder of the transient nature of life and the enduring value of service to family and community.
He extended his sincere condolences to the Igwe family, the traditional institution and the entire people of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community.
He prayed that Almighty God would grant the late monarch eternal rest and give his family, community and all those mourning him the strength to bear the irreparable loss
