A Canada-based Ikwo-born philanthropist and founder of the C-Simon Foundation, Apostle Simon Chibuzor, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike Autonomous Community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, His Royal Highness, Eze Francis Eze Igwe, describing his demise as a painful loss to the community and the state.
Chibuzor, in a condolence message to the bereaved royal family, said the late monarch’s death was a significant loss not only to his immediate family but also to the people of Ndufu-Alike, the Ikwo Noyo clan and Ebonyi State, given his position in the traditional institution and the community.
He noted that the late Eze Igwe occupied a strategic place in the preservation of the community’s cultural heritage, the promotion of communal harmony and the advancement of collective development.
According to him, the death of a respected traditional ruler of the monarch’s standing would be deeply felt, considering the important role royal fathers play in preserving cultural values, promoting unity and fostering peaceful coexistence among their people.
The Canada-based philanthropist extended his heartfelt condolences to members of the royal family, particularly the children and other relatives of the deceased, urging them to draw strength from the enduring memories of their patriarch and the legacy he left behind.
He also urged the people of Ndufu-Alike and the wider Ikwo community to honour the late monarch by sustaining the ideals of peace, unity, mutual respect and community development, which remain essential to the progress of their society.
Chibuzor prayed to God to grant the bereaved family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and comfort all those mourning the monarch’s passing.
He further prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed royal father, expressing hope that the values and traditions he upheld during his lifetime would continue to guide the community.
The late Eze Francis Eze Igwe was the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike Autonomous Community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He was also the father of the immediate past Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe.
His death has continued to attract condolences from individuals and institutions, reflecting his standing in the traditional institution and the significance of his family within the state’s public life.
