President-general of Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has died.
Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness aged 82, according to a statement by his son Jide Iwuanyanwu.
“The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide and President of Owerri Peoples Assembly.”
Iwuanyanwu is survived by his wife, Frances Iwuanyanwu, many children and grandchildren.
The statement stated that the burial details will be announced later by the family.
Iwuanyanwu owned business interests including Champion Newspapers.
