Ohanaeze President-General, Obiozo joins his ancestors, the Imo government confirms.

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Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday night confirmed the passing of Professor George Obiozo, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Vanguard reports.

In a statement, governor Uzodimma said, “On behalf of the Government and people of Imo State, I, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo State, sorrowfully announce the passage of a great Son of Imo State and Nigeria, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor.

“The death of this foremost Igbo leader and former Nigeria's ambassador to the United States and the State of Israel is a big loss to Imo State, the South East, and entire Nigeria.

"I do not doubt that both Nigeria and the international community will miss his profound intellectual contributions and wise counsel on national and global issues.

“His burial arrangements will be announced in due course by the family.”

According to DAILY POST, Prof. Obiozo died of a heart-related disease.

on Monday.

Earlier on Wednesday, there were speculations on his passing.

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