Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu says that the pan Igbo organization OHANEZE NDIGBO remains the strongest voice of the Igbo people in national affairs, and as such must continue to need a credible leadership for it to enjoy the support of all well meaning sons and daughters of Igboland.
The Governor stated this, Tuesday, at the Governor’s Lodge Aba while receiving a delegation of eminent Igbo sons who came to present to him the candidature of Professor George Obiozor as the next President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo.
Governor Ikpeazu congratulated the outgoing President General, Chief John Nnia Nwodo for providing solid leadership for the organization.
He called on whoever will emerge as the next President General to build on the sterling performance of Chief Nwodo and give Igbos an even stronger voice on national issues.
The Governor described Professor George Obiozor as an intellectual of global repute, stating that at this stage of the development of Ndigbo in Nigeria, it will be difficult to find a better candidate for the position than the eminent Professor.
Governor Ikpeazu assured the delegation that his administration will continue to support the Ohaneze Ndigbo as well as work together with the other Governors of the South East.
He further stated that Professor Obiozor has all it takes to lead the organization and wished him well in his quest.
Earlier, leader of the delegation, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu said they came to formally present to the Governor Professor George Obiozor, a great son of Igboland from Imo State as a candidate for the position of the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo.
According to Chief Iwuanyanwu, Professor Obiozor possesses all that is required for the position judging by his wide experience in international politics and long years of experience in public service and urged the Governor to lend his support to the candidature of the Professor.
Also speaking, Professor George Obiozor said he accepted to run for the position because of his belief that Ndigbo should get a better deal in Nigeria.
He assured the Governor and the people of Abia State that he will work for the repositioning of Ndigbo in the scheme of things in Nigeria.
Imo State born George Obiozor is a Professor of International Relations. He has served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, Israel and the United States of America. He was also the Director General of the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, Lagos.
