Ex-minister, Uche Ogah commiserates Ndigbo over Iwuanyanwu’s death
By Chijindu Emeruwa
Former Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah (CON), has commiserated with Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide over the passage of its President-General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
Recall that Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness at the age of 82.
While commiserating with the deceased’s family and the people of Imo state over Iwuanyanwu’s demise in a statement on Friday, Dr Ogah who doubled as the President of Masters Energy Group, noted that the late iconic figure conquered in all facets of human endeavour, describing late Ohanaeze President-General as a nationalist, exceptional entrepreneur, a practical engineer and a champion of just cause.
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The statement quoted the ex-minister as saying “Chief Iwuanyawu, was a frontline politician, a good business man who contributed immensely both in the public and private sector, being the pioneer chairman of a construction giant, Hardle & Enic construction company Ltd.
“Upon his retirement from active politicking, Chief Iwuanyawu took the mantle of leadership to lead the apex Igbo organization, the Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide, a position he held sacredly and passionately in defense of Igbo cause.
“Aha-Eji Aga-mba is one of the most successful and accomplished Igbo that ever graced this earth. Testimonials of his philanthropic achievements abound”, he stated.
The former Abia State Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, grieved that ndigbo have truly lost a towering figure and great Iroko.
“We have lost an illustrious son, a Pan Nigerian and a statesman of note”, Ogah also stated.
He prayed almighty God to accept the soul of this patriotic Nigerian and the symbol of Igbo identity.
“My thoughts and sincere prayers remain with your family and close allies. Laa Nke Oma Aha-Eji Aga-mba”,Ogah concluded.
