Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu dies at 82
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The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is dead.
The death was announced by his son Jide Iwuanyanwu, in a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri.
According to the son, “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo state announced the demise of our Patrich Engr. Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was president General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.”
“Chief Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife lady Princess Iwuanyanwu many children and grandchildren including Dr. Mrs Nwadiuto Iheakanwa Managing Director Champion Newspapers.
Details of his burial will be announced later by the family after due consultation,’ he said.