The Ezendigbo of Oto Awori, His Royal Highness, Eze Timothy Eberechukwu Nwanoro, has paid condolence visit to the family of the late Executive Chairman of Oto Awori LCDA, Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, in Lagos State.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that Eze Nwanoro, who is also Eze Diaba Ogbe Agu 2, was accompany by the members of Igbo Speaking Community in Oto Awori LCDA for the visit and was received by the wife of the deceased, Lady Iyabo Asafa, in their family house.
The deceased was say to have died after battling a prolonged illness. Eze Nwanoro described him as a respected politician, leader and dedicated public servant, who succumbed to the prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of service and commitment to the people he served.
Eze Nwanoro also noted that Prince Asafa was a detribalized Nigeria, who accommodated everyone in the LCDA despite tribe, religion and gender. He stated that Ndigbo will miss him and prayed that God should give the family to fortitude to bear the loss and his soul to rest in perfect peace.
His death was officially confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bodunrin Ayodele, through the council’s Facebook page.