Victor EzejaAnambra State, Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commiserated with the family of Chinwoke Mbadinuju (Odera), first Executive Governor of the state, who passed on earlier today, April 11, 2023.
Mbadinuju died at the age of 78.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe demise of the former Governor was announced by his son, Cheta Chinwoke Mbadinuju, Esq on behalf of the family.
The late Mbadinuju was the former Governor of Anambra State from May 1999 to 29 May, 2003. He was elected Governor on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party.
According to a statement by the Press Secretary to the governor, Christian Aburime, Soludo who had consoled the family also sympathised with Uli Community in Ihiala Local Government Area as well as the entire people of Anambra State for the loss.
The Governor noted that the late ‘Odera’ will be fondly remembered for passing a law that created the Anambra Vigilante Services, establishing Anambra State University, Uli, among other legacy projects.
Governor Soludo urged the family to ensure his good legacies are sustained while praying that the Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest!
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
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