Igbos nay Nigerians of good conscience have continued to shower encomia on the governor of Imo State for his unparalleled support towards the successful funeral of one of Igbos most respected statesmen, philanthropists, investors and politician, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu.
Foremost among these groups is the leadership of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing Worldwide, which has expressed satisfaction with the leading roles played by His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, in organising a befitting farewell ceremony for the departed President-General of the organisation, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu whose remains were laid to rest on Friday, 1st November, 2024.
The Acting Leader of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, who led members of the National Executive Committee to the funeral ceremony, praised the organisational efficiency of both the National Burial Committee and Local Organising Committee which were set up and supervised by the Imo State Governor, on behalf of the Southeast Governors’ Forum.
According to Okpalaezeukwu; “We are happy that our father and leader, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu -Ahaejiagamba has received the funeral that befits his status and decades of service to Igbo land, and we recognise that this wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment of the Southeast Governors’ Forum under the leadership of His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON. We are grateful to him for the enormous efforts he put in place to ensure that this great Igbo leader got the farewell he deserves.”
The apex Igbo youth sociocultural and leadership group observed that the governor of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, had always played a pivotal role towards ensuring the best interests of the Ohanaeze and the entire Igbo nation and assured him of the unwavering solidarity of the entire Igbo youths, even as they also restated their readiness to supporting any initiatives aimed at further cementing the legacies of the President-General.
“There is no doubt that Igbo youths are happy with the leadership of His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, especially, as it concerns his interests in advancing noble causes in Igbo land and Nigeria. We are also grateful to all the governors of the Southeast and other key political, economic and religious leaders whose contributions to the successful funeral of our dear father and leader cannot be taken for granted.”
