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Uzodimma announces death of Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, Obiozor
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has announced the death of the President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Professor George Obiozor.
The governor in a statement emphasised that Obiozor, a renowned academic, an exceptional diplomat, a statesman and a tenacious patriot, passed on after a brief illness.
Governor Uzodimma had stated: “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 the 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.”
Uzodinma said that the burial arrangements for the former diplomat will be announced in due course by the family, praying that his great and gentle soul rest in peace.
Prof. Obiozor hailed from Awo-Omoma, Oru East Local Government Area, Imo State.
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