More goodwill messages have continued to pour in for the emergence of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Prince Arthur Eze, the leadership of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), among others, recently joined other prominent leaders to hail the choice of Iwuanyanwu as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Describing Iwuanyanwu’s emergence as well-deserved in his message, former President Obasanjo said the elder statesman’ record of excellent leadership, loyalty and patriotism, will lead Ndigbo to a new horizon. He urged the Ndigbo leader not to only look inwards, but outwards, for the peace and unity of the country, enjoining him to use his position to ensure the unity, progress and development of Igboland and Nigeria.
In his message, the Sultan commended Chief Iwuanyanwu for his great service to the nation. He expressed joy for Iwuanyanwu’s emergence as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
The Sultan observed that Iwuanyanwu has been a bridge-builder and hopes that, with his new position, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader will ensure that the Southeast work relentlessly for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria. He pledged the support of the Sultanate to the peaceful co-existence of all Nigerians.
The Oranto Petroleum Limited chief executive, Prince Arthur Eze felicitated with Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on his affirmation as the President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Prince Eze said the Ndigbo have firm confidence that the Iwuanyanwu leadership will be beneficial to Igboland and Nigeria.
Members of the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, described Iwuanyanwu as a distinguished Nigerian, expressing the hope that the new leadership will mark a significant improvement in elite cohesion and national consensus. NEF’s Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed urged Iwuanyanwu to improve North-East engagements on issues of national importance.
Meanwhile, the Southeast Governors Forum, through their leader, the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, have congratulated Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on his ascension. The Governors said that Iwuanyanwu’s pedigree, father-figure and unblemished character, not only portend the best for Ndigbo, but a bright future indeed.
In addition to several other messages, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo in the United Kingdom (UK), described Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as “the proper and fit person to wear the symbol of Igbo land now”. In a message signed by their President, Stanley Okechukwu; Secretary, Uche Osuigwe and the Publicity Secretary, Charles Nwaogwugwu, the U.K. chapter of the socio-political group described Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as a great son of Igboland of no mean feat.
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