Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma said that the country has lost an asset over the death of a former governor of Anambra state, Chukwuemeka Ezeife.
According to the Nation, Governor Uzodimma sympathized with the family of the deceased, as well as the people of Igbo Ukwu, the government of Anambra State, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, and the federal government of Nigeria.
He expressed that Dr. Ezeife’s absence would be deeply felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
He said that Ezeife’s commitment to the good of all – both the common man as well as the high and mighty marked him out as a man who came to serve God and humanity.
Uzodimma said that Ezeife’s legacies as a former governor, former permanent secretary, and former political adviser will remain indelible in the minds of people, describing his death as painful and regrettable.
He noted that Ezeife’s vocal voice and contributions on issues that border on good governance in his State, Nigeria, and the society at large cannot be forgotten in a hurry.
He therefore prayed to God Almighty to grant Dr. Ezeife’s soul a peaceful repose and to his family, the grace to bear the loss.
The late Ezeife, popularly referred to as Okwadike of Igbo Ukwu, was the first democratically elected governor of Anambra state (1992-1993).
He died at 84 on Thursday, December 14, at the National Hospital, Abuja, according to his family.
