Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Died At 82
According to a statement by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu confirmed the development. Jide said the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness.
“The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.”
His wife survives Iwuanyanwu, many children, and grandchildren.
The statement stated that the family would announce the burial details later after due consultations.
Iwuanyanwu was born on September 4, 1942, of Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State.
He was a Nigerian politician and businessman, considered one of the richest Igbo men in the country.
He emerged as the 11th President-General of the Igbo socio-cultural organization on April 20, 2023.
Iwuanyanwu succeeded George Obiozor who led the Ọhanaeze Ndigbo for two years but died on December 29, 2022.
The 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, July 25 after a brief illness.
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