The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has described the death of President General of Ohanaeze, Prof. George Obiozor, as shocking and an irreparable loss to Ndigbo.

NIWA, through a statement signed by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Chief George Moghalu, which was made available to newsmen in Onitsha, yesterday, said Ndigbo truly lost a great leader.

While commiserating with Ohanaeze, Moghalu said: “It will be difficult to fill the gap the death of Obiozor has created in Igbo land and Nigeria in general.
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“I express my profound grief at the loss of an able and inspiring leader.

“Ndigbo and the nation, in general, have truly lost a great leader.

“My heart-felt condolences to the family, friends and Ndigbo for this irreparable loss, and may his soul rest in perfect peace.”