Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sympathy over the death of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Professor George Obiozor.
The former president has described the passing of the former Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States as a great loss to the country.
Jonathan sent message of condolence to the family of the Obiozor, the Government and Imo State people.
The former Nigerian leader has revisited the contributions of the deceased to the progress of the country.
Jonathan stated: “On behalf of my family, I commiserate with the Obiozor family, the Government and the People of Imo State and Ndigbo in general on the passing of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Professor George Obiozor.
“Professor Obiozor was a great patriot whose love for the nation and his people knew no bounds in his selfless service towards the unity and development of our country.
“He was an accomplished diplomat, globally acclaimed scholar and prolific author with a reputation for charming intellectualism and boisterous engagements in international relations and academic research.
“He was a foremost nationalist and Igbo leader who continued to make a remarkable impact even in retirement, having robustly deployed his wisdom, knowledge and experience in the last two years towards advancing the cause of Ndigbo and enhancing national integration, while serving as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
“Professor Obiozor left enduring legacies and would be missed not only by his family and friends but by the diplomatic, academic and cultural communities across the world.”
