It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that I obtained the information of the passing of His Royal Highness, Eze Francis Eze Igwe, the revered Agom Ugabala II of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The passing of a revered conventional ruler, politician, educationist, and administrator will not be merely the lack of a person; it’s the lack of a custodian of tradition, a repository of knowledge, and an emblem of unity whose life and repair have left a permanent imprint on his folks.
His Royal Highness, Francis Eze Igwe, occupied a place of honour and duty in his neighborhood. As a standard ruler, he represented the cherished values of our indigenous establishments, which proceed to play an vital function in preserving our cultural heritage, selling communal concord, and fostering peace and understanding amongst our folks.
His departure is a painful loss to his instant household, the Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community, the folks of Ikwo, and the whole Ebonyi State. His reminiscence will stay a supply of reflection and inspiration to those that knew him and to the generations that can carry ahead the traditions and values he represented.
I lengthen my condolences to his son, His Excellency, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State; his instant and prolonged household; associates; and the State Traditional Council.
The lack of a father is deeply private, and no phrases can totally ease the ache of such a departure. I pray the household finds consolation within the reminiscences of their beloved patriarch, the values he imparted, and the enduring legacy of his life.
To the normal establishment and the folks of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community, I urge you to honour his reminiscence by upholding the virtues of unity, peace, mutual respect, and communal improvement that maintain our communities and strengthen our nation.
As we mourn this distinguished conventional ruler, we’re reminded that life is transient, however a legacy constructed on service, household, and neighborhood endures.
On behalf of the Federal Government and the folks of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I lengthen my honest condolences to the Igwe household, the normal establishment, and the whole folks of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community.
May Almighty God grant his soul everlasting relaxation and provides his household, neighborhood, and all who mourn him the power to bear this irreparable loss.
May his soul relaxation in good peace.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
October 11, 2026
