TINUBU HONORS OHANAEZE LEADER OBIOZOR.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has paid glowing homage to Prof George Obiozor, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, for his remarkable life of service to Nigeria and the Igbo race.
Obiozor, a famous academic and diplomat, died Wednesday evening in Owerri, the state capital, according to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma.

Asiwaju Tinubu noted that Prof Obiozor’s career as Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States, Ambassador of Nigeria to Israel, and High Commissioner of Nigeria to Cyprus distinguished the Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader as one of the country’s foremost patriots who served with diligence, honor, and integrity.

In a sympathy statement to the family, government, and people of Imo State, Ndigbo, and Nigerians, the APC presidential candidate observed that Ambassador Obiozor served the country with pride and distinction, lamenting that death has once again robbed Nigeria of one of its finest leaders.

“I am extremely saddened by the news of the passing of Ambassador George Obiozor, President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide,” Aswáj Tinubu remarked.

“This great Igbo leader and Nigeria’s elder statesman was a distinguished academic and diplomat who served his people and the entire country with honor, loyalty, and dignity.

“Ambassador Obiozor’s passing at this time has again robbed our dear country of one of its finest public workers and committed leaders.

“As the leader of Ohaneze, Ambassador Obiozor championed the route of national unity and economic progress while pursuing a more equal and even-handed federation where all the constituent units and ethnic groups can live together in peace and harmony.

“The ideas of a better and more inclusive country where justice and equity would prevail, which Ambassador Obiozor lived for will forever be cherished.

“On behalf of my family, I commiserate with the family of our deceased statesman, the Federal Administration of Nigeria, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, the government and people of Imo State and the entire Igbo people over the passing of Ambassador Obiozor.

“May God Almighty console his loved ones and all those he left behind, and may his soul rest in peace.”