Late Ezeife laid solid foundation for development of Anambra – Speaker
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu
The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr Somtochukwu Udeze, said Late Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former governor of the state, laid a solid progressive foundation for the development of Anambra.
Ezeife died at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, on Thursday aged 85.
Udeze, in a condolence message on behalf of the state Legislature, said that Late Ezeife governed Anambra when the state was nascent in all facets with no formal institution or organ.
“As the first Executive Governor of Anambra after the state’s creation in 1991, Ezeife laid the solid progressive foundation for the development of the state.
“He used his wealth of experience as a renowned Harvard-trained Economist and retired federal permanent secretary to hold the shaky economy of Anambra during his tenure as Governor.
“His ‘Think Home Philosophy’, introduced in 1991, led to the establishment of various indigenous industries and companies in the state by Anambra business executives.
“His numerous achievements as Governor in his barely two-year tenure motivated former President Olusegun Obasanjo to appoint him as his Special Adviser on Political Matters.
“He lived a fulfilled life as an accomplished politician, distinguished public servant and revered community leader with the title of ‘Okwadike Igboukwu’,” he said.
The Speaker described Ezeife’s death as a big loss to Anambra state and Nigeria at large.
He urged the people of Anambra to rekindle this vision and also called on politicians to emulate Ezeife’s humility, selflessness, prudence and dedication to duty.
He also prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Vincent Obi
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