{"id":116453,"date":"2024-04-20T21:32:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T20:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/tinubu-hails-ezeife-says-he-fought-for-peace-unity-of-nigeria"},"modified":"2024-04-20T23:46:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T22:46:54","slug":"tinubu-hails-ezeife-says-he-fought-for-peace-unity-of-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/tinubu-hails-ezeife-says-he-fought-for-peace-unity-of-nigeria","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu hails Ezeife, says he fought for peace, unity of Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu on Saturday said former Anambra State governor, Late Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, fought for Nigeria\u2019s unity during his lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu stated this at Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, during the burial ceremony of the late rights activist and elder statesman, describing him as a true son of the soil.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu was represented at the burial by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. He described Ezeife as a courageous fighter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEzeife died at the time Nigeria needed his developmental ideas the more. He is a man with towering influence. A former federal permanent secretary and a man with leadership credentials.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we pray for the repose of his soul, we encourage his loved ones to take solace in his indelible legacies,\u201d Tinubu said.<\/p>\n<p>The burial ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, and hosted by the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo.<\/p>\n<p>Dignitaries at the event include former governor of the state and two term Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, the senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, Senator Ben Ndi-Obi and Senator Uche Ekwunife.<\/p>\n<p>All traditional rulers in the state were also in attendance, as well as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.<\/p>\n<p>Late Ezeife was elected governor of Anambra State on the platform of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the Third Republic, in 1992.<\/p>\n<p>He served as governor until late Military leader, Sani Abacha, seized the reins of power andbdissolved all civilian institutions in 1993.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu on Saturday said former Anambra State governor, Late Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, fought for Nigeria\u2019s unity during his lifetime. 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