Abuja, Dec. 15, 2023 – President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the family of Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife, who died on Thursday at the age of 85.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the president extended his sympathies to his family, the Anambra State Government and the people of the state.
“President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the Ezeife family, the people, and the government of Anambra State on the passing of Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife, CON, former governor of the state.
“Chief Ezeife, Okwadike of Igbo-Ukwu, was governor of Anambra from 1992 to 1993.
“President Tinubu extols the towering influence of the former federal permanent secretary in Nigeria’s political landscape as well as his leadership credentials, describing his passing as a painful loss.
“The President recalls the contributions the late Chief Ezeife made in the shaping of public discourse and governance in Nigeria, as well as in laying the foundation for the advancement of his dear state.
“While praying for the repose of the soul of the dearly departed, the President encourages his loved ones to take solace in his indelible legacy.”
