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While the family of the deceased patriot and nationalist from Ikeduru, Imo State, Chief Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu grief over his demise, a notable group in diaspora, the Igbo Community Association (ICA) of Southern California, has commiserated over the death of Ahaejiejemba Ndigbo.<\/p>\n
His death was announced by one of the sons last week.<\/p>\n
However, saddedned by Chief Iwuanyanwu’s exit, the Igbo Community Association of Southern California in a condolence message signed by the President and CEO, ICA, SoCal, Prince Gabe Nwandu; and the Secretary-General, ICA, SoCal, Dr Sampson Akwafuo, they described his death a huge loss.<\/p>\n
The document in its caption reads, “ICA Southern California Mourns the Death of Chief E.C. Iwuanyanwu, CFR, OFR – President-General of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo”<\/p>\n
It continues, “The President, Executive Committee and members of Igbo Community Association, Southern<\/p>\n
California have received the shocking news of the demise of the President-General of the apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyawu, CFR, Ahaejiejemba 1 of Ndi Igbo.<\/p>\n
“Chief Iwuanyanwu was an exceptional unifier, an outstanding philanthropist, and a patriotic statesman. He used his platforms, including the Champion Newspaper, to herald the need for unity and oneness among all ethnic groups in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
“He excelled in all endeavours: leadership,<\/p>\n
entrepreneurship and community services. His zeal for the nation resulted in his continued and well-accepted attempts at becoming the President of Nigeria. He mentored and developed today\u2019s<\/p>\n
political leaders.<\/p>\n
“He was a strong voice for Ndi Igbo and remained committed to the course of Ndi Igbo until death. He used his position as the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo to promote unity and peace among Ndigbo and the nation.<\/p>\n
“Chief Iwuanyanwu\u2019s wealth of experience and wise counsel will be greatly missed, particularly by Umu Igbo, at home and in diaspora, and Nigerians in general. His contributions to the development<\/p>\n
of Igbo race will remain indelible with us.<\/p>\n
“ICA Southern California commiserates with his immediate family, Imo State Government, Ndi Igbo and the government of Nigeria. May his noble soul rest in perfect peace”.<\/p>\n
According to the family, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu transited at the age of eighty-two years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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