George Obiozor, the president of Ohanaeze, has died, according to Uzodimma.

The death of Professor George Obiozor, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the premier Igbo socio-political organization, has been announced by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma.

This was disclosed by the Governor on Wednesday evening in a statement.

“On behalf of the Government and People of Imo State, I, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo State, sorrowfully announce the passing of a great Son of Imo State and Nigeria, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, globally, Prof George OBIOZOR,” he said.

“Imo State, the South East, and the whole country of Nigeria have suffered greatly from the passing of this prominent Igbo statesman and former Nigerian ambassador to the United States and the State of Israel. Without a question, his deep intellectual contributions and sage advice on domestic and international affairs will be missed by Nigeria and the rest of the world.

“His funeral plans will be revealed by the family in due time.”