Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the elected representative of Anambra South Senatorial District and a well-known oil magnate and politician, has been reported dead. Ubah passed away in London.
Ubah, who had joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) recently, was preparing to seek the party’s ticket for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election.
Ubah died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom. He had left Nigeria for London two days ago.
The Senate , through its Spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu has confirmed the death of the federal lawmaker.
The statement describes Senator Uba as an exemplary leader, a committed public servant, and an indefatigable advocate for his constituents. The Senate considers Ubah’s death as a huge loss to it, the people he represents in the 10th Assembly and the nation at large.
Prior to his illustrious career in public service, Senator Ifeanyi Uba was as a prominent businessman and philanthropist.
As the founder and CEO of Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited, he made substantial contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector, fostering economic growth and creating numerous job opportunities.
Through the Ifeanyi Uba Foundation, his philanthropic endeavors provided scholarships, healthcare, and vital support to the less privileged, profoundly impacting countless lives.
This news comes shortly after the recent death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
