World
Breaking: Popular Nigerian Diplomat and Statesman, George Obiozor Is Dead
Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, George Obiozor Is Dead.
The death of the President of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, George Obiozor has been confirmed.
The development was confirmed in a statement released by the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma.
The statement released by Uzodinma on Wednesday night was titled, ‘Imo State Government Obituary Announcement’
The statement reads, “On behalf of the government and people of Imo state, I, Sen Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo state, sorrowfully announce the passage of a great Son of Imo state and Nigeria, the President General of ohanaeze Ndigbo, worldwide, Prof George OBIOZOR.
A renowned academic, an exceptional diplomat and statesman and a tenacious patriot, Prof George Obiozor passed on recently after a brief illness.
“The death of this foremost Igbo leader and former NIGERIA’S ambassador to the United States and the State of Israel is a big loss to Imo state, the South East and entire Nigeria. I have no doubt that both Nigeria and the international community will miss his profound intellectual contributions and wise counsel on national and global issues.
“May his great and gentle soul rest in peace.”
The Imo State Government disclosed that the burial arrangement of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo president will be announced in due course by the family.
![](https://citynewsng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/citynews-logo1-1-300x85-1.jpg)
- Top Stories9 hours ago
Breaking: Rivers Crsis: Police Declare Ex-Militant Leader ‘General Asabuja’ Wanted
- News9 hours ago
Minimum Wage: NLC, TUC To Hold Emergency Meeting On Wednesday
- Top Stories22 hours ago
Cholera Outbreak: Lagos Assembly Seeks Improved Enlightenment Campaign
- News7 hours ago
Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 26th June 2024
- Top Stories9 hours ago
Anambra govt apprehends retired teacher over alleged sodomy
- Top Stories7 hours ago
Sterling HoldCo Grows Assets To N2.5 Trillion
- Sports9 hours ago
Transfer: Vinicius reacts as Real Madrid player leaves club
- Sports9 hours ago
Euro 2024: 10 teams qualify for Round of 16 [Full list]