May 14, 2026

George Obiozor emerges Ohanaeze president

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

A former Nigerian ambassador to the United States, Israel, and Cyprus, Prof. George Obiozor, has emerged President-General of the Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

Obiozor defeated two other candidates to emerge leader of the apex Igbo socio-cultural group at an election conducted on Sunday in Owerri, the Imo state capital.

He was the Nigerian ambassador to the United States, from 2004 to 2008.

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