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Ojukwu lived and died fighting for a better Nigeria-NLC
Press statement Mon Nov
28,2011
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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This is the document referred to in the Witness
Statement on Oath of Clifford O. Kokogho as
“Exhibit
COK.2”
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