By Akinwale Kasali
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined millions of Ndigbos and Nigerians at home and in diaspora to mourn the demise of the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, worldwide, Professor George Obiozor.
The elder statesmen who died at the age of 80 Years, was an astute academic, respected Diplomat, and a citizen of the World.
President Buhari extended his heartfelt condolences to the Obiozor family, the Government and people of Imo State as well as Ndigbo, at home and in the diaspora.
The death of Obiozor was announced on Wednesday by the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma. He took to his Instagram Handle to break the news.
A condolence message from the President signed by Buhari Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, was titled: President Buhari pays tribute to Prof Obiozor, Ohaneze President General.
The President described his demise as an immeasurable loss to the country and noted that President 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.
“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.”
Professor Obiozor died on Monday, December 26, 2022.
