The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has described the late President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as a true Igbo man who represented the course of Ndigbo in all ramifications.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that in his condolence message on behalf of the State Legislature, signed by Mr. Emma Madu, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Udeze noted that the death of Chief Iwuanyanwu was a great loss to the Igbo race, Nigeria and International Community in view of Chief Iwuanyanwu’s contributions to the growth and development of the South-East and Nigeria at large.
The Speaker who recollected the giant strides recorded by the Late Ohaneze Chieftain, Chief Iwuanyanwu such as his diverse ventures in the Engineering sector as a renowned Engineer, field of journalism as a publisher of the famous Champion Newspaper as well as sports development as founder and owner of Iwuanyanwu Football Club of Owerri,Imo State, maintained that the late Chief Iwuanyanwu died an accomplished statesman.
He enjoined other affluent personalities to emulate the late Chief Iwuanyanwu’s humility,hard work and selfless service to God and humanity by committing part of their resources to the development of the country and well-being of the masses.
Rt. Hon. Udeze called on the Federal Government to immortalize the late Chief Iwuanyanwu by naming a federal sports institution after him in recognition of his giant contributions to sports development in the country.
The Speaker while consoling the late Chief Iwuanyanwu’s family,Imo State Government, Ndigbo and Nigeria at large on the demise of the great Nigerian, urged the family members to uphold the late Chief Iwuanyanwu’s sterling attributes, praying God to grant his soul eternal rest.
