The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba,
has urged the nation’s leaders to live selflessly and work for the good of humanity.
Most Reverend Ndukuba who was delivering sermon at a funeral service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Matthew in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State for the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu,said only good leadership with the fear of God could solve the nation’s problems.
His sermon titled ‘Serving the Purpose of God in Our Generation’, urged the nation’s leaders to live selflessly and work for the good of humanity.
He stressed the importance of addressing the country’s leadership challenges and called on the President to convene a national conference to create a new, people-focused constitution.
Most Rev. Ndukuba further urged Nigerians to focus on uplifting one another, urging President Tinubu to tackle the nation’s challenges boldly. “This is not a time for wealth display but for us to help one another,” he said.
President Bola Tinubu, alongside an assembly of prominent dignitaries, paid final respects for Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
Distinguished attendees included Governors Alex Otti of Abia and Peter Mbah of Enugu, as well as the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje.
Former leaders and key figures such as Dame Patience Jonathan, Sen. Sam Anyanwu, Peter Obi, Emeka Ihedioha, Achike Udenwa, and Sen. Rochas Okorocha joined to honor Iwuanyanwu’s legacy and contributions to Nigeria and the Igbo
President Tinubu represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, described Iwuanyanwu as a “true hero, visionary leader, and committed nationalist,” highlighting his dedication to nation-building, fostering unity, and supporting the disadvantaged.
He praised the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as a “true hero, visionary leader, and committed nationalist” who devoted his life to nation-building, unifying diverse communities, and uplifting the underprivileged, describing his passing as “a colossal loss to the nation.”
“Chief Iwuanyanwu embodied the values of service, and as a nationalist, he championed unity and harmony across Nigeria’s cultural divides,” Tinubu said, at Iwuanyanwu’s funeral service which held at the Cathedral Church of St. Matthew in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government Area, of Imo State.
In his tribute, the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, represented by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, hailed Iwuanyanwu as a trailblazer whose achievements in business, politics, and social capital cannot be underestimated.
In his remarks, the chief host of the event, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma who renamed the state’s new International Conference Centre after Iwuanyanwu to honour him, lauded his fellow South-east governors for their contributions towards organising the state funeral for the late Ohanaeze chieftain.
Governor Uzodimma noted that Iwuanyanwu believed in a united Nigeria where Igbo people, alongside all tribes, could thrive in peace.
In attendance at the burial ceremony were Governors Alex Otti of Abia, Peter Mbah of Enugu, and National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje.
Former Nigerian leaders, including former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, Sen. Sam Anyanwu, Peter Obi, Emeka Ihedioha, Achike Udenwa, and Sen. Rochas Okorocha, joined in the celebration of Iwuanyanwu’s life. Traditional and religious leaders, along with other dignitaries, also attended to pay their respects.
Iwuanyanwu’s eldest son, Jidechukwu, who delivered the vote of thanks expressed gratitude to the President, the South-east governors, and other guests for honouring his father’s legacy.
“My father was a man of great exploits, always guided by his faith in God,” he submitted.
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