Victor Ezeja
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has expressed sadness over the death of Elder Statesman and Nigeria’s First Republic Aviation Minister, Dara Mbazulike Amechi, who died at 93 years.
Dara Mbazulike Amechi died at the early hours of Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
According to a statement by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, Soludo described the late Mbazulike Amechi as an outstanding patriot and nationalist who served the nation diligently.
According to the Governor, the late elder statesman lived an impactful and exemplary life worthy of commendation.
“He was a renowned Nationalist, an active and staunch voice in the Zikist movement as well as an accomplished elder statesman”. Governor Soludo recalled.
The Governor further stated that the death of Mbazulike Amechi was not just a loss to his community, Ukpor, in Nnewi South Local Government Area and to Anambra State but also a monumental loss to Ndigbo and the Nigerian Nation.
The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Anambra State commiserates with the Mbazulike family over the irreparable loss.
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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