President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor George Obiozor on his election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural group.
In a statement released on Monday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, the President urged the eminent diplomat and scholar who is Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the United States, Israel and Cyprus, to deploy his immense experience within and outside government to forge greater unity of the country.
According to President Buhari, “Given Prof. Obiozor’s rich background, especially, in international affairs and pan-Nigerian commitment, 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,” the President adds.
While wishing the Obiozor who is also a former Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) a successful tenure, President Buhari enjoins him to be a “unifying force beyond his immediate constituency.”
