The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has received with shock and grief the news of the death of Right Hon. Anayo Nnebe, a former Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly and currently a Special Adviser on Legislative /State Assembly Matters to the governor who passed away yesterday day, January 24, 2024 after a brief illness.

 

 

 

A release signed by the Press Secretary to the Governor Mr Christian Aburime Rt Hon. Nnebe was a distinguished son of Anambra State, a patriotic Nigerian, who served the state with honour, integrity, and excellence.

 

 

 

The release described him as a visionary leader, a brilliant legislator, and a passionate advocate for the welfare and development of his people and Anambra State.

 

 

 

It added that he was a man of peace, wisdom, and compassion, noting that the governor has lost a trusted ally, a dependable colleague, and a dear brother in the former Speaker.

 

 

 

The release noted that his death is a huge blow to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and to the entire people of Anambra State and that he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

The release said that on behalf of the government and the good people of Anambra State, Governor Soludo extended his condolences to his family, friends, associates, and constituents and prayed

 

God to grant them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and grant his soul eternal rest.