“Funeral Date To Be Announced Later”
BY GREG IWU
Pioneer Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Imo State, Chief I,D Nwoga died at the age of 85 years.
This is contained in a statement signed by first son of the deceased, Ezeji Chijike Nwoga.
The late Nwoga died on March 25th, 2020
According to the statement, Chief I.D Nwoga hails from Umuezuo, Umuokirika in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government, holds the Chieftaincy title of Omereoha Mbaise , was pioneer President of Ezuruezu Mbiase and the leader of Ezeji tittle holders in Umuokirika.
“He was also the pioneer Imo State chairman of Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria PDP who ushered in the 1st Executive Governor of Imo State in the present dispensation in 1999 and also the pioneer Chairman of Imo Elders Council.
“Chief I.D Nwoga served the state and nation in various capacities. He served the state as a permanent secretary and ultimately as secretary to the Government of Imo State from where he was appointed a minister of the Federal Republic in 1992.
“He is survived by his wife, children, grand children, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters and host of relations.
A date for the funeral of the former Minister will be announced by the family in due course.
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