The CEO of Segofs Energy Group and a renowned Engineer, Chief Engr Bart Nwibe (Ugo Igbo), has mourned the passing of the former governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike Igbo-Ukwu).
Chief Engr Nwibe, in a condolence message and tribute to the Former Permanent Secretary and Former Governor of Anambra State, described the late statesman as a leader whose investment in human capital, putting the people first in development plans and laying of a formidable foundation for a vibrant economy in Anambra State will be remembered by posterity, especially his vision on quality education and entrepreneurship leading to transferring Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Federal Polytechnic, Oko to the Federal Government, which helped ensure that they survived in the ensuing military regime.
Chief Engr Nwibe, while condoling with family, the Igbo-Ukwu kingdom, friends and associates of the former governor whose strength of character, sacrifices of visionary leadership and always standing for all that was right for humanity will run through generations.
“He is a worthy Igbo son who lived for others. He contributed immensely to the social, economic and political development of Anambra State and Nigeria through various platforms. He was a seasoned public administrator, consummate politician and outstanding Nigerian.”
Chief Engr Nwibe joins Ndi Anambra State and the good people of his home town Igbo-Ukwu in Aguata Local Government of Anambra State, in mourning the renowned economist, praying that the Almighty God will receive his soul and grant him eternal rest.