Valentine Ozigbo Pays Condolence Visit to Nibo Community Following October Tragedy

November 7, 2024

Today, distinguished business leader and philanthropist Valentine Ozigbo paid a condolence visit to the Nibo community in Anambra State following the tragic events of October 20, 2024. The visit centered around a meeting with His Royal Majesty, Eze Ugonwanne (DR) Sir M. C. Ngene (JP) KSQ, Ezeike IV of Nibo, at his palace.

During the visit, Ozigbo expressed his deep sorrow over the incident, revealing that he first received the devastating news while on a consultative tour in Europe, where he was engaging with Anambra citizens in the diaspora. Despite having previously reached out to the Nibo community via telephone and addressing the incident on social media platforms, Ozigbo emphasized the importance of personally visiting the community to share in their grief.

“The news of this tragedy reached me in Europe and shattered not just my heart but the hearts of all Anambra citizens abroad,” Ozigbo stated. “While I immediately reached out when I heard the news, I knew I had to be here in person to stand with my people during this difficult time.”

His Royal Majesty Eze Ugonwanne received Ozigbo’s delegation and shared the incident’s profound impact on his community. The traditional ruler also expressed his disappointment on the current security situation in the State.

In a gesture of support, Ozigbo presented a condolence package to the palace for the affected families. “While no amount of money can compensate for the losses suffered, this token is a gesture of our solidarity with the bereaved families,” Ozigbo stated.

The distinguished leader was accompanied by a delegation of prominent stakeholders from various Local Government Areas in Anambra State, including Onowu Chike Nwaiwu, Hon. Uchenna Okafor (Omelora na Awkuzu), Hon Chuka Ezenwune, Hon Ebele Ejiofor, Ichie Victor Elobi Eze (Ezeoba Abagana), Mr. Fes Ugwa, Nze Afam Okpalauzuegbu, Mrs. Wendy Atikpo, Chief Dan Iwuchukwu (Omeibo), Chief Inno Nwafor (Ozoigbondu), Chinedu Odozor, Mrs. Chinyere Nwafonta and other notable members of ANVO, COPDEM, and the Obidient Movement.