President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor George Obiozor on his election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
Welcoming the new position of Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the United States, Israel and Cyprus, the President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu, urged the eminent diplomat and scholar to deploy his immense experience within and outside government to forge greater unity of the country.
“ I have little doubt that his election is well-deserved and will serve not only the interest of Ndigbo, but also that of his fatherland.”
“We need all hands to be on deck for this country to move forward in peace and unity.” Buhari said.
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While wishing the former Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, a successful tenure, President Buhari enjoins Professor Obiozor to be a unifying force beyond his immediate constituency.
(Editor:Abaje Usewke)
