Eze Ndigbo of Ibadanland,  Alex Anozie

Alex Anozie, the Eze Ndigbo of Ibadanland and President of Non-Indigenes Traditional Council of Ibadan, Oyo State,  has passed on.

Anozie, aged of 74, reportedly died in his sleep at his Ososami residence in Ibadan, the state capital.

Anozie hailed from Igboukwu, in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Speaking to The PUNCH, one of his close associates disclosed that the deceased did not manifest any sign of sickness.

He said, “The deceased lived his life in Ibadan and contributed immensely to the economic growth of the ancient town. He died on Tuesday in his sleep at his Ososami residence in Ibadan, the state capital.

“His remains have been taken to his country home, Igboukwu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State for final burial.”

The Ndigbo chieftain was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CONAC Optical Company, Ibadan.