Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed great regret and grief over the death of General Alexander Madiebo, a senior army commander and former Chief of Staff of the disbanded Biafran Army.
Madiebo, who was 90 years old at the time, died on June 3, 2022.
The governor grieved that Madiebo died at a time when his wise guidance was required in bringing the state forward, according to a statement released by the governor’s press secretary, Chris Aburime, on Saturday.
He thanked God for the deceased’s honorable life and the fact that he died at such a young age.
It said, “On behalf of my family, the government and the good people of Anambra, I express my sincere condolences on the passing of a great patriot, courageous soldier and officer gentleman, General Alexander Madiebo.
“Though we would have loved him to still be with us, we take joy that he lived a life of service and accomplishment.
“His contributions to nation building and development of his immediate environment, remain strong reference points in patriotism and nationalism.
“He put his life on the line in protecting his people when it mattered most. It is gratifying that while in the battle fields, he kept notes that enabled him to write one of the greatest books about the Nigerian civil war, ‘The Nigerian Revolution and the Biafran Civil War’.
“We will surely miss his wise counsel and exemplary life of service to the fatherland.
“It is my prayer that the good Lord will grant his noble soul eternal rest. May his immediate family and other relations have the fortitude to bear the pains of his exit, knowing that he led a worthy life.”
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