President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday commiserated with the Ikedife family, the government and people of Anambra State on the death of their illustrious son, Dr Dozie Ikedife.
DAILY POST reports that the prominent Igbo leader died on Tuesday evening at the age of 88.
Buhari in a Statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, also extended his condolences to the Ohanaeze Ndigbo on the passing of the former President-General of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural group.
The President said he joined them in mourning the veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist who spent over fifty years of his life as a medical practitioner, working bravely to save countless lives in the country and charting new developments in the medical field through research.
He said, ”As a medical practitioner, respected community leader and political actor, President Buhari believes that Dr Ikedife will be sorely missed and honoured for his commitment to the development of his community, devotion to his professional calling, zeal for democratic values and passion for the preservation of Igbo ethos and tradition.
Buhari said he hopes that family, friends, associates and the many doctors trained by the elder statesman find comfort and inspiration in his diligence and generosity of heart of giving his best to humanity.
He prayed that God grants the deceased eternal rest and comfort all who mourn him.
Similarly, the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Peter Obi has lamented as painful, the passing away of Dr. Ikedife.
The former Governor of Anambra State described the deceased as an exemplary leader, who effectively used his firm qualities to advance the cause of the Igbo man and his country.
Obi said, “His invaluable contributions towards the advancement and development of Nnewi, Anambra State, the South East and Nigeria will forever be remembered with fond memories.
“He wasn’t just the President-General of Ohaneze. During my time as governor of Anambra State, he was the Chairman of the Elders’ Council that contributed immensely to the successes we recorded in those eight years.
“I consulted him repeatedly and he offered top assistances like a very dedicated father to the glory of dear state. It’s so sad that he is gone.”
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