President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family, friends, the government and people of Imo State on the passing of Dr. Ezekiel Izuogu.
He described him a trail-blazing innovator and scientist.
Buhari said as a well-respected academic and gifted engineer, Izuogu would be fondly remembered and honoured for his exceptional work that laid the foundation for the manufacturing of the first indigenous prototype car in Nigeria.
He stressed that Izuogu, beyond his accomplishments in the field of science and innovation, was also an important name in Nigeria’s political landscape.
He said his vision and leadership was recognised in his service as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Board of Trustees and member of the National Caucus.
The president affirmed that the legacy of Izuogu would live on in the innovations he pioneered, the human institutions he built and passed on to those that came in close contact with him.
President Buhari prayed Almighty God to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort all who mourned.
