The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has said the sudden death of the head of the Igbo community, Eze'ndigbo in Ibadan and Oyo state, Alex Anozie
has said the sudden death of the head of the Igbo community, Eze’ndigbo in Ibadan and Oyo state, Alex Anozie came as a rude shock and disbelief to him.Oba Balogun, in a condolence message through his personal assistant , Oladele Ogunsola, on Thursday, September 28, described the late Anozie as a very peaceful and peace-loving personality, who used the virtue to ensure good neighbourliness between his Igbo community and their Yoruba hosts.
Recalling the celebration of his 26 years’ leadership of the pan Igbo socio-cultural group last June during which he commended him for the way he had been piloting the affairs of the group, Olubadan said: “The Igbo community has lost a rare leader who would always be remembered for his advocacy for oneness of Nigeria irrespective of tribe, language and religious differences.”
The late Eze Ndigbo, according to Olubadan, faced a lot of challenges, but bore all with calmness, humility, and a sense of purpose adding “these accounted for his success and ability to lead his people for that long.” As painful as his sudden exit may be, coupled with the fact of the loss of his wife last year, Oba Balogun urged the children to be in good cheer because of the good legacies left behind by their departed father.
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