Nwosu, Ex-NEC Chairman’s Death, Big Loss To Nigeria, Says Kalu 

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja

Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation and former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, has described the demise of former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) as a big loss to the country.

Kalu in a statement in Abuja, extolled the remarkable and unbeatable attributes of the late statesman.

He applauded the invaluable contributions of the deceased to nation building in various roles.

The former Abia governor urged leaders to emulate the exemplary and outstanding leadership qualities of the late Nwosu.

He added that the deceased should be immortalised by the federal government for his patriotism during his stint as Chairman of NEC and thereafter.

Kalu commiserated with the government and people of Anambra State over the sad loss.

He said, “I received with pain the news of the demise of the former Chairman of National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu.

“The late statesman played prominent roles in the social, economic and political development.

“During his stint as chairman of NEC he maintained a high level of integrity in his endaevours.

“The late Nwosu will be remembered for his patriotism and commitment to a fair and just society.

“I call on the Nwosu family  to uphold  the legacies of the deceased.

Kalu prayed for eternal bliss for the departed soul.