LATE OHANAEZE NDIGBO, A GREAT DIPLOMAT – Obasanjo
Zainab Tanimu
Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria
Tributes have continued to pour over the death of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, President-General Prof. George Obiozor.
The the former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) has been described as a man of high esteem who had the interest of Nigeria at heart.
Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo has in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, described him as a great diplomat.
He was an icon and true Nigerian, he said who will be remembered for his commitments displayed in positions held both at home and abroad.
“Ambassador Obiozor would be fondly and proudly remembered as a foremost multilateralist, an erudite scholar, a passionate nationalist, and a diplomatic legend of international repute. He was an icon and a true Nigerian.
“The good work he did while he served as Nigerian Ambassador to Israel and the United States of America was a fitting complement to my administration’s painstaking efforts to re-make the international profile of our dear country”. Obasanjo added.
The statement also said.
Obasanjo noted that “Obiozor acquitted himself as a peace-loving, unassuming and committed patriot. He was a firm believer in democracy and participatory governance.
“Until his death, he built for himself an impressive profile of immense goodwill and affection among his people. He was imbued with an undying love for his people which informed his acceptance to serve as the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo so as to assist in ministering to, and advocating for their needs.
“Till he breathed his last, he was committed to the development and global vision of his people and the entire South-Eastern region of Nigeria.” The statement added.
