The Chancellor/ Proprietor, Gregory University Uturu, Prof. Gregory Ibe has congratulated the newly elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Professor George Obiozor, saying it raises the confidence in Ndigbo to look to the future with assurance that all will be well.
Prof. Ibe in a statement he endorsed on Monday and made available to ABN TV stated that Ndigbo have with the peaceful election demonstrated that they have a leading light in Prof. Obiozor who can speak for them.
He said, “It is with great elation that I have received the news of your emergence as the new President-General at the recently concluded Ohanaeze elections in Imo State. Indeed, I must offer my joyous congratulations to you, Prof, and to other members of your incoming cabinet, eminent Igbo groups, Ndigbo in general and all those who made this achievement to come to fruition.
“Once again, our people have shown the entire world and all Nigerians that in you, we have a true leading light that would speak on behalf of our renowned race, stand for justice, equity and progress of our people. This victory accorded you today by God through his people has inspired great confidence in Ndigbo to look to the future with assurance that all will be well.We remain upbeat that your pedigree and distinguished personality will guide the course of our future as a people.
“I encourage you to march on as we stand by your side in your quest to provide qualitative leadership to our people and our country, Nigeria.
“I offer my congratulations to you, Prof. My heart’s desire and prayer remains that your determined efforts to reawaken and reposition our people will continue to provide immense outcomes for the benefit of Ndigbo and our country, Nigeria.”