By Chioma Gabriel

A socio- cultural organization known as Umunna Lekki Association, yesterday in their annual end of the year event in the Lekki area of Lagos State, celebrated Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu of the blessed memory.

The program was organized to honour Ndubuisi Kanu, who was the first governor of Imo State and as well the  former governor of Lagos State, who Ohaneze Ndigbo has also reckoned as a hero of Ndigbo and Nigeria.

Speaking at the event, Pa Fred Agbayeye, called on Nigerians to emulate the legacy of Ndubuisi Kanu.

In the same manner, Professor Pat Utomi admonished that words of wisdom and counsel of Ndubuisi Kanu can accomplish 20 books, if they were to be authored and call for Nigeria to work towards a better Nigeria.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Tochukwu Onyiuke (SAN) hailed Ndubuisi Kanu as a true leader who did excellently well in building a beloved community between the East and the  Western Nigeria and his legacies must not be allowed to die.

Former People’s Democratic Party Chairman in Lagos State, Capt. Tunji Shelle, hailed Ndubuisi Kanu as a hero of democracy, saying his monumental efforts during the fight for democracy on June 12 pro-democracy struggles, remains unforgettable.

Also a publisher of NESH Magazine and leader of Ndigbo in Nigeria,  Mr. Emeka Ugwu-Oju said Ndubuisi Kanu was a man of honesty, who’s yes is yes and no is no. He called on today’s leaders to deal with fellow Nigerians with honesty, truth and transparency which were the hallmarks of Ndubuisi Kanu.

The event closed with an award of excellence in service to the family of Ndubuisi Kanu and was received by his surviving  first son, Kelly Kanu.