- By Halimah Olamide
Nigerian businessman and publisher, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu has died.
Iwuanyawu, who was until his death the President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the umbrella body of the Igbo race, died on Thursday.
In a statement by Jide Nwuanyanwu, his son, he confirmed his father’s death at the age of 82.
“The Iwuanyanwu Family of Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr. Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka who died on Thursday, 25 July, 2024, after a brief illness,” Jide said in the statement.
Iwuanyanwu, who became even more popular with his football club, Iwuanyawu Nationale, which he bought over from Spartans of Owerri. The club is now known as Heartland FC of Owerri.
He was the publisher of Champion newspapers and held substantial interests in various businesses in construction, aviation, oil and gas.