The President, Main Common Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, mourned the passing of the President Common of Ohaneze Ndigbo, worldwide, Professor George Obiozor, 80.

He additionally prolonged heartfelt condolences to Obiozor’s household, the federal government and the individuals of Imo State in addition to Ndigbo, at residence and within the diaspora.

The PUNCH stories that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, introduced the event on his Instagram deal with, late Wednesday.

Buhari’s condolence message is contained in a press release signed by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled President Buhari pays tribute to Prof Obiozor, Ohaneze President Common.

In line with Adesina, “Describing his demise as an immeasurable loss to the nation, the President notes that the previous Ambassador of Nigeria to america, Excessive Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus, Ambassador to the State of Israel and former Director-Common, Nigerian Institute of Worldwide Affairs exemplified management expertise and values as a thoroughbred diplomat.

“The President believes that the contributions of the distinctive chief and robust proponent of peace and a secure polity, who additionally held different strategic public positions, won’t ever be forgotten.

“President Buhari trusts that each one who mourn the demise of the statesman, who commanded nice respect amongst his friends within the academia and overseas coverage enviornment, will honour his reminiscence by actively embracing his beliefs and concepts geared in direction of uniting Nigeria past geo-political issues.”

The President stated he has fond recollections of assembly Prof. Obiozor on a number of events and values his endearing sense of patriotism.

He, due to this fact, joined the Igbo nation in mourning the irreparable lack of this nice son of Nigeria, whilst he prays for the peaceable repose of the soul of the deceased.