28 November 2011
Press Statement on the Death of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu
The NLC received with shock and sadness, the news of the death of one of Nigeria’s most revered patriots, and statesmen, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu – Ojukwu who died after a protracted ailment in a London hospital on Saturday.
Although, the late Ezeigbo Gburugburu took up arms against the Federal Government and was a principal actor in the Nigerian civil war, he ranked as one of the best patriots and nationalists Nigeria ever produced. The lessons from that war had certainly strengthened the Nigerian nation and the crave of its citizenry for national cohesiveness and unity.
In ending the civil war, we must acknowledge Chief Ojukwu’s personal commitment and conviction for a better, stronger and healthier Nigeria.
Beyond the war, he was a brave, intelligent, and focused soldier and politician. He had been very active in civil politics since his return from Cote d’Ivoire where he had been on exile after the civil war, and was a strong believer in participatory politics and credible elections
We extend the condolences of all Nigerian workers to his entire family as we share in their moment of agony and pain.
The late Chief Odumegwu – Ojukwu lived and died fighting for a better Nigeria and therefore the consequence of his death is a collective burden. We pray that God grants the family the fortitude to bear this national loss.
Chris Uyot
Head of Information and Public Relations.
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