The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, (CFR) has expressed sadness over the passage of Professor George Obiozor President-General of Ohanézè Ndígbo, Worldwide.
Reflecting on the life and times of the late leader of the Ndigbo Apex group, Governor Soludo in a statement released by Christian Aburime, his Chief Press Secretary, stated that Prof George Obiozor was a great diplomat and a solid intellectual in the diplomatic circles.
He described his passage as a big loss to the people of Imo State, Ndigbo, (Igbo Indigenes) the Nigerian nation and the world at large.
Governor Soludo further noted that as a Professor and diplomat who was the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, the late Professor Obiozor and much later, President of Ohanézè Ndígbo Worldwide, truly impacted the world around him as a leader and would therefore be solely missed.
The Governor on behalf of his family, the government and the good people of Anambra State, commiserate with the Obiozor family and the government of Imo State over the irreparable loss.
Late Professor George Obiozor died on the 26th of December, 2022 at the age of 80 years.
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