TRIBUTE TO LATE ELDER STATESMAN; CHIEF MBAZULIKE AMAECHI

It is with great shock that I received the news of the demise of the former Aviation Minister and Elder Statesman; Chief Mbazulike Amaechi who passed on to glory at the age of 93.

Undoubtedly, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi was an uncommon Nigerian whose sense of patriotism was exemplary as he clearly demonstrated these patriotic attributes throughout his national assignment as a First Republic Aviation Minister.

Late Chief Mbazulike Amaechi was a remarkable Elder Statesman and a consummate administrator who served the nation with full dedication and will always be remembered as a man of honour, discipline and forthrightness.

As we mourn the demise of this illistrious Igbo son, we are consoled by the fact that he pioneered a defining era, touching so many people and institutions positively which is the hallmark of a purposeful life. We will continue to remember him in our hearts and in our works as we pay tribute to his legacy which will continue to live on.

I pray the good Lord to grant the soul of the deceased repose, just as we seek divine help and grace for his family to bear this irreplaceable loss.

Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Ubah
Anambra South Senatorial District