Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu

Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
Iwuanyanwu in 2022
11th President-General of Ọhanaeze Ndigbo
Ahaejiejemba Ndigbo
In office
30 April 2023[1] – 25 July 2024
Preceded byGeorge Obiozor
Personal details
Born4 September 1942
Ikeduru, Nigeria
Died25 July 2024(2024-07-25) (aged 81)
SpouseEudora Nnenna Ozinyereaku (died 2011) Frances Chinonyerem Enwerem (2013)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu (4 September 1942 – 25 July 2024)[2] was a Nigerian politician and businessman. He was considered one of the richest Igbo men in Nigeria.[3] Iwuanyanwu was until his death the 11th president-general of Ọhanaeze Ndigbo; preceded by George Obiozor.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Iwuanyanwu assumes office as Ohanaeze leader, demands Kanu's release". 30 April 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ Lawal, Sodiq (25 July 2024). "Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Is Dead". Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Iwuanyanwu, One of Igbo's Finest". The Sun. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  4. ^ Chinagorom, Ugwu (20 April 2023). "Iwuanyanwu is new president-general of Ohanaeze". Premium Times. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Iwuanyanwu succeeds Obiozor as Ohanaeze Ndigbo president-general". TheCable. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.