~ Applaud Soludo’s efforts in Anambra
By Ifeizu Joe
The Youth Wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has set up a committee for the burial of late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
The acting national youth leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Mr Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu stated this during a press conference in Awka to speak about a five-day tour of projects by Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo.
Iwuanyanwu, a famous statesman, politician and businessman had died in July. His burial has been slated for November 1.
Okpalaezeukwu said the youth wing of the group would participate actively in the burial.
“We announce the constitution of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths Wing Burial Committee for our departed leader, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu – Ahaejiagamba of Igbo land.
“The Committee comprises all Commissioners for Youth across all Igbo speaking States, all prominent Igbo youths, all youth leaders of the seven Igbo speaking states.
“May we also reiterate our readiness to work in harmony with both the National Planning Committee by South East Governors Forum (SEGOF) and LOC as already constituted, for the Burial of our departed Legend.”
Meanwhile, the group endorsed Governor Soludo for a second term, saying that after a five-day tour of his projects in the state, that were convinced that he has good intentions for the state.
He said: “For five days, we have been touring the projects of Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, and I must say that we are very satisfied with what we saw.
“We visited the new government house and governor’s lodge, the Ekwulobia flyover bridge, the Amansea-Ebenebe-Ugbene-Ugbenu-Awba road, the solution fun city and several others.
“We are appealing to Anambra State people to please work closely with Soludo to achieve his vision for Anambra State.”
