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By Nasir Kura
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Ikedife family and the government and people of Anambra state on the death of their illustrious son, Dr Dozie Ikedife.
The President also commiserated with Ohanaeze Ndigbo on the passing of the former President-General of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural group.
The President joined them in mourning the veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist who spent over fifty years of his life as a medical practitioner, working bravely to save countless lives in the country and charting new developments in the medical field through research.
As a medical practitioner, respected community leader and political actor, the President said Ikedife would be sorely missed and honoured for his commitment to the development of his community, devotion to his professional calling, zeal for democratic values and passion for the preservation of Igbo ethos and tradition.
The President urged the family, friends, associates and the many doctors trained by the elder statesman to find comfort and inspiration in his diligence and generosity of heart of giving his best to humanity.
He prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort all who mourn him.
