The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), expressed its since condolences over the death of the President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Professor George Obiozor.
NEF described Obiozor, as a great Nigerian whose life captured the truism that most of Nigerians can serve the nation
In a statement on Friday, the Director, Publicity and Advocacy, NEF, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said that Obiozor demise, is a great loss to the nation and Nigerian.
He said: “Northern Elders Forum is saddened by the demise of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ambassador George Obiozor, was a great Nigerian whose life captured the truism that most of us can serve the nation and our cultural identities with distinction and honour.
“He had given Nigeria his best, and had died on his feet in the search for solutions to its multiple contemporary challenges. It is even sadder that Ambassador Obiozor died when he was leading his organization towards a historic rapprochement with the rest of Nigeria.
“It will be difficult to fill the shoes left be Ambassador Obiozor, but Northern Elders Forum prays that the organization will find a leader who will continue with his inspirational leadership.”
The Forum also extends its condolences to his family, Ohanaeze Ngigbo and Nigerian over this great loss.
Obiozor was the former Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States, High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus, Ambassador to the State of Israel and former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) exemplified leadership skills and values as a thoroughbred diplomat.
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