Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as a colossal loss to Nigeria, particularly the Igbo nation and the media industry. Sanwo-Olu said this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, in Ikeja, on Friday.
The octogenarian, who was President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly, died on Thursday after a brief illness. “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Lagos State, I mourn the death of the President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu . “ Iwuanyanwu was an active participant in Nigerian politics, having served his party in different capacities and contested for Nigeria’s presidency on three occasions.
“He was a philanthropist who dedicated his life to the service of his community, state, and the country in different sectors,” the governor said. Sanwo-Olu described the late founder of Champion Newspaper and Heartland FC as a passionate sport supporter. He said, “His footprints in sports development in Nigeria as the founder of Iwuanyanwu Nationale Football Club , which won several national and international championships would not be forgotten in many years to come.
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