As the remains of Imo-born prominent politician, business mogul, high calibre industrialist, philanthropist and elder statesman, Engr. Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, CFR would be lowered to mother earth today, Friday, November 1, 2024 in his Atta-Ikeduru country home, a prominent traditional ruler in Nigeria, His Imperial Majesty, Eze (Dr) Thomas Obiefule (MFR, fcei) has applauded Governor Hope Uzodimma and entire members of the state executive council, as well as the State House of Assembly over what he called well-organised elaborate preparations and burial of the elder statesman.
Dishing out royal blessings to Governor Uzodimma and all those involved in planning the burial of Chief Iwuanyanwu who until his death, was the President-general of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Eze Obiefule observed that the state government did not leave any stone unturned in the areas of security, logistics for both the national and local burial committees, wide-spread publicity and provision of accomodations for notable personalities visiting the state for the burial ceremony.
Eze Obiefule who is the Orlu Zonal Chairman of Imo State Council of Ndi Eze and also, first deputy chairman of Imo state Council of traditional rulers and community policing and head, Umudioka Ancient Kingdom Royal Dynasty stressed that the way, scope and manner of preparations for the burial of the Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo clearly indicated that Hope Uzodimma has a deal of respect and love for people that have in one way or the other, contributed to the development, advancement and protection of Igbo land.
Commending Governor Hope Uzodimma in a special way, Eze Obiefule who is presently, the President, National Association of Royal Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, posited that by making adequate arrangements for a befitting burial for Chief Iwuanyanwu, the government of Imo state under the watch of Senator Uzodimma has attracted to Ndigbo in general, the respect of those who erroneously believed that Igbos have no respect for their elders and love among themselves.
Meanwhile, the Ezekaibeya and Okairuro of Umudioka Ancient Kingdom has described Late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as a true Nationalist, politician without bitterness and selfless supporter of good governance who deserved every respect accorded him while alive and in death.
Eze Obiefule recalled he was very close and friendly with Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu far back in Enugu where two of them resided then as business men.
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