Fourth Republic politician who represented Imo West at the National Assembly, Senator Arthur Nzeribe is dead. He was 83 years old.
The longest serving Nigerian Senator from Imo state who was born on November 2, 1938, served as a Senator from May 1999 to May 2007 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. He had been ill for some time.
Nzeribe, a multi-billionaire investment mogul, once wined and dined with powerful African presidents including Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, and paramount kings.
A statement from his community reads: “Umudei Royal Village of Oguta in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, in total submission to the will of God Almighty and in appreciation of a remarkably worthy life hereby announces the death of our Son, Cousin, Uncle, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Distinguished Senator, Chief Francis Arthur Uzoma Nzeribe (Ogbuagu, Oshiji, Damarae Oyirrba of Oguta) on the 5th day of May 2022 at the age of 83.
“While we are pained by this loss, we are proud of this African Legend who distinguished himself in various fields including sports, international business, and politics and gave the Nzeribe brand worldwide acclaim.
“The family has immediately commenced the necessary traditional consultations and will in due course release a programme for funeral rites.
“We appeal to the public to respect the privacy of the family and the solemnity of this event to enable us to grieve in peace.”