GOVERNOR Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has described the death of Odumegwu Ojukwu as a big loss to him personally and to Nigerians generally.
He expressed his condolences during an interview with journalists at Lagos House, Marina. He said, “Though, we knew his health had been poor, one still expected a miracle from somebody whose image was as large as who he was as the Ikemba Nnewi”.
He wished the family God’s guidance and protection and also sent his heartfelt sympathies to his wife and children adding: “We know it is painful at a time like this when our nation is in dire needs of leadership and it rankles very deep to see leadership icons like Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu exit the stage”.
“These are very challenging times globally and for Nigeria. It is not a good time to lead as I have always said and this is the time for this generation to step up its game, step up its act and try to surpass the achievements of this great men who with courage and determination and a clear sense of purpose articulated what they thought was a very good vision for the prosperity of this nation”.
The governor on behalf of the government and people of Lagos State expressed his very sincere condolences to the Ojukwu family, to the people of Nnewi, the government and people of Anambra and the Igbo nation at large.
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