Buhari Eulogises Author Of ‘Eze Goes To School’ Onuora Nzekwu
By Ige Olugbenga
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family and friends of Onuora Nzekwu, the author of “Eze goes to School’’and the pioneer General Manager of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The President’s condolence message was posted on his twitter handle, @MBuhari, on Saturday.
Buhari said the deceased’s literary works had contributed immensely in uplifting the quality of education across the country.
He particularly noted that the publication “Eze Goes To School” had been an important part of the lives of countless school children across Nigeria and beyond.
“I commiserate with the family of Chief Onuora Nzekwu, pioneer GM of NAN and author of ‘Eze Goes To School’ and many other books.
“Since its publication, ‘Eze Goes To School’ has been an important part of the lives of countless school children across Nigeria and beyond.
“May the soul of Chief Nzekwu rest in perfect peace and may almighty God grant his family the fortitude to bear his demise”.
Nzekwu, who served as General Manager of NAN from 1979 to 1985 died by 4:30pm on Friday in his home in Onitsha, Anambra, where he had been living since he retired.
