Anambra Assembly mourns Nigeria’s first aviation minister, Amechi

The Anambra State House of Assembly has described the late Chief Mbazulike Amechi as a patriot and true nationalist.

Amechi, elder statesman and first republic Aviation Minister, died on Tuesday during an illness, at the age of 93.

He was the last standing member of the Zikist Movement of the pre-independence era.

At plenary on Tuesday, the Speaker of the House, Dr Uche Okafor, said the late Amechi was an articulate, astute, clairvoyant and quintessential elder statesman

Okafor said that the death of  Chief Amechi was a great loss to Anambra and to the country.

“The Anambra state Assembly condoles with the family, Nnewi South constituents, the people of Anambra and Nigeria over the death of Chief Amechi.

“He was an articulate and outstanding patriot, he had great wisdom politically and he was also a great  nationalist who served the nation diligently.

“We pray that the late Chief

 Amechi’s soul would rest in peace.

And we also pray that God would grant the family the strength and fortitude to carry on, ” he said.

Other lawmakers eulogised Amechi’s achievements, particularly his passion for equity and good governance in the country.

Mr Johnbosco Akaegbobi, member representing Nnewi South Constituency ll, said that late Amechi would be remembered for his forthrightness,  ingenuity, intuition, moral rectitude and upright leanings.

Contributing, Dr Pascal Agbodike, Deputy Speaker of the House, described late Amechi as a political encyclopedia and a great mentor to politicians in the state and the country at large

Mr Nonso Okafor, member representing Nnewi North Constituency, urged politicians and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the humility, patriotism, selflessness and life of service exhibited by late Chief Amechi.(NAN)