In honor of the late President General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo convened yesterday at their National Headquarters to pay their respects and open a condolence register.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo announced that Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu will be laid to rest on September 25, 2024.
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During the meeting, Ambassador Okey Emuchay, Secretary General of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organization, led the executive committee in signing the condolence register.
Emuchay expressed deep sorrow over Iwuanyanwu’s unexpected passing, describing him as “an exceptional diplomat, a tenacious patriot, a leader par excellence, a politician, and an erudite engineer.
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He assured that Ohanaeze Ndigbo would carry on Iwuanyanwu’s legacy, noting that consultations with Imeobi are ongoing.
“We just held an emergency NEC meeting and are here to sign a condolence register in honor of Dr. E. C. Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, who passed away last Thursday, July 25, 2024.
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“A mighty Iroko has fallen. This loss comes less than two years after the death of our former President General, Ambassador Professor George Obiozor. Tributes have poured in from the President of the Federal Republic, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Emeka Anyaoku, South East governors, and partners in the southern and middle belt forum, including E.K. Clark and Bayo Adebanjo. Nigerians worldwide have called to express their condolences.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, the governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the government and people of Imo State, and all who knew him. We are in contact with his family and will establish a central burial committee soon.”
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Emuchay also announced that all activities, including the 2024 Igbo Day Celebration scheduled for September 29 in Imo State, would be suspended in honor of Iwuanyanwu.
“This is a difficult time for Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Igbo nation, and Nigeria. We have begun consultations with our governors, Ohanaeze structures, elders, stakeholders, and various organizations affiliated with the late President General. He was a rare individual with a big heart, a philanthropist, a renowned engineer, a sportsman, and a media personality. He ran for the presidency of Nigeria three times. Now, he has gone to rest.
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“We want to assure everyone that Ohanaeze remains in capable hands. His vision for the Igbo nation and Nigeria will continue. Collectively, as the NEC, we pledge to carry on his work.
“Consultations will begin with Ime Obi, our governors, leaders, and stakeholders. We have faced challenges before and will overcome this one as well. It’s not easy, but we cannot question God. Iwuanyanwu has done his part and now rests.
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“He has passed the baton to us, and we will continue from where he left off. I have the honor and privilege to sign this condolence register at the national secretariat. We are asking all state secretariats of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and our chapters in Nigeria and the diaspora to open condolence books so people can convey their thoughts and prayers for our departed President General, Chief Dr. E.C. Iwuanyanwu.”
