Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, says he is saddened over the death of the ex- Lagos Military Administrator, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, Rtd.
Governor Ikpeazu described the death of Kanu as a huge loss to the people of Abia State and Nigeria as a whole.
The Governor, in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka, said that the late Naval Officer was a great son of Abia State who excelled in every aspect of life, recalled the sterling contributions of the Late Admiral as Military Governor of the old Imo State including the establishment of the old Imo Broadcasting Service (IBS) in 1976.
The Late Rear Admiral hailed from Isiukwato Local Government area of Abia State.
However, Governor Ikpeazu’s release partly stated, “From his military career where he served meritoriously in the Navy to his appointment as member of the Supreme Military Council in 1975, to his appointment as the first Military Governor of the old Imo State in March 1976, Military Governor of Lagos State in 1977, amongst others, the Admiral’s life exemplified the best ideals of public service.
“Upon his retirement from the military, Kanu immersed himself in pro democracy struggles and made massive contributions to the fight for the enthronement of democracy in our country through his involvement with NADECO. The democratic rule we enjoy today in Nigeria is one of the fruits of the sacrifices made by Kanu and other compatriots.
“The Late Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu never forgot his roots and made solid contributions to the political development of Abia, his home state. He was a huge reservoir of experience, knowledge and wise counsel which he gladly placed at our disposal as leaders of the State. His death has robbed us of one of our greatest sons. He was a proud son of Abia State and an outstanding Nigerian with impeccable credentials”.
Governor Ikpeazu condoled the family and the people of Isiukwato Local Government Area on the passage of Late Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu and assured that the State Government will liaise with the family and other stakeholders to ensure that he receives a befitting farewell.
The Chief Executive Officer of the State also prayed the Almighty God to grant Late Kanu’s soul eternal.
DAILY POST reports that the retired Rear Admiral, Ndubuisi Kanu, 78, passed away on Wednesday in a hospital after a brief illness.
