A former Aviation Minister in Nigeria, Mbazulike Amaechi, is dead, the family has announced.
He died this morning, 1st of November 2022 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State.Born on 16th June 1929, Elder Amaechi popularly known as The Boy Is Good , is an elder statesman who served as the first Minister of Aviation during the First Republic in Nigeria.
A statement issued Tuesday by his eldest son, Ezeana Amaechi, on behalf of the family, said the elder statesman died in the early hours of the day.
“With total deference to the will of the Almighty God, the Ume Amaechi, Ezeana Ihidede families and Umu Mmara kindred of Amihe Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State announce the peaceful transition of our illustrious son, father and grandfather, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi,” the statement read in part.
“We thank God for the fulfilled life that he lived, the lives he touched and service to God and country,” the family added.
“Adieu Papa ! We shall never forget all your efforts toward the plight of our people and the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is still being detained in the Nigeria DSS dungeon.”
His death occurs about one year after he lost his wife, Chinelo Amaechi. Chinelo died at the age of 91 years.