By Ihie Grace
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate for the 2023 election Peter Obi has expressed dismay over the death of Professor Joe Ogbonna Irukwu, SAN, the first Nigerian Professor of Insurance, and Former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Obi, who made this known via his official Twitter handle @ Peter Obi on Monday described late Sani as someone who has added value and knowledge to the economic sphere of the nation.
In His Words: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Professor Joe Ogbonna Irukwu, SAN, the first Nigerian Professor of Insurance, and Former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Prof Irukwu was a successful lawyer, a patriot, a great educationist.
“As a professor and educationist, he authored many books that have greatly added value and knowledge to the economic sphere of the nation. He was a Nigerian who was actively involved in positive national development and will be greatly missed by the nation.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, and I pray for God to console them, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, and the entire nation over his loss. May God also grant him eternal rest.”