Dr Orji Kalu, a former governor of Abia State and the Senate’s chief whip, has lamented the death of Prof. George Obiozor, president general of Ohaneze Ndigbo.
Kalu, eulogising the late ambassador, emphasised the importance of Obiozor’s many contributions to the development of Nigeria.
Kalu said the late diplomat was a nationalist who cared deeply about Nigeria’s development and that the world would be poorer without his sage advice and insightful contributions to the conversation.
The former governor wrote a tribute to the late Obiozor, which was made accessible to NewsXtra in Abuja on Thursday morning. In it, he said that the late Obiozor had been a unifying figure for his age and the next.
In a statement, he expressed his sadness at the loss of Ohaneze Ndigbo’s president, professor George Obiozor.
“The passing of the envoy is a big loss to Nigeria and the international community in view of the robust roles the late diplomat played at the sub-national, national and global levels.
“His intellectual contributions to global discourse were enormous and worthy of commendation.
“The personal attributes of the deceased were anchored on fairness and equity.
“He was a strong advocate of a fair and ideal society anchored on credible leadership and good governance.
“The late President General lived a purposeful life and left behind remarkable legacies for his family, loved ones and leaders to uphold”.
Kalu expressed his condolences to the Ndigbo, the administration, and the people of the Imo state, and he prayed for God to grant the late leader eternal rest.