President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, George Obiozor is dead.

George Obiozor, the president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has passed away, Asonaija reports.

Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo state, confirmed his passing.

The declaration reads:

“On behalf of the government and people of Imo state, I, Sen Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo state, sorrowfuly  announce the passage of a great Son of Imo state and Nigeria, the President General of ohanaeze Ndigbo, worldwide, Prof George OBIOZOR.

A renowned academic, an exceptional diplomat and statesman and a tenacious patriot, Prof George Obiozor  passed on recently after a brief illness

The death of this foremost Igbo leader and former NIGERIA’S ambassador to the United States and the State of Israel, is a big loss to Imo state, the South East and the entire Nigeria. I have no doubt that both Nigeria and the international community will miss his profound intellectual contributions and wise counsel on national and global issues.

May his great and gentle soul rest in peace.”

The state government’s statement states that the family will make a formal announcement regarding his funeral plans as soon as possible.