- Prof. Joe Irukwu, Former President Ohanaeze Ndigbo dies.
- Iwuanyanwu and other members mourn his demise.
The Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has mourned the death of its former President-General, Prof. Joe Irukwu. Irukwu died on Saturday at the age of 89.
In a statement, the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, described Irukwu’s demise as a shock. He said Irukwu was one of the brightest leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and that his death was a great loss to the Igbo nation.
Ogbonnia said Irukwu was a distinguished legal luminary, an erudite scholar, and a moral edifice. He said Irukwu’s contributions to the development of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the Igbo nation will never be forgotten.
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The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, also mourned the death of Irukwu. Iwuanyanwu said Ndigbo lost a man with a large heart.
He said Irukwu’s death was a great loss to Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the Igbo nation. He prayed that God would grant Irukwu’s soul eternal rest.
Irukwu was born in 1934 in Item, Abia State. He was a professor of law and served as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo from 2003 to 2007. He was also a member of the Presidential Advisory Council (PAC).
Irukwu was a respected figure in the Igbo community and his death is a great loss. He will be remembered for his contributions to the development of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the Igbo nation.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo members have taken to social media to mourn the death of Irukwu. They have expressed their condolences to his family and friends and have prayed for the repose of his soul.
Irukwu’s death is a great loss to the Igbo nation. He was a respected figure and his contributions will be remembered for many years to come.
