A former Nigerian Senator, Arthur Nzeribe, is dead.
The former lawmaker, who hailed from Oguta in Imo State, died at the age of 83.
Nzeribe’s death was confirmed in a statement by his family on Sunday.
The family said the famous politician died on Thursday and that necessary traditional consultations had commenced.
The First Republic politician represented then Orlu Senatorial Constituency from October 1983 to December, 1983.
The statement, jointly signed by three members of his family, Ojiabu Francis Anyegbu Nzeribe, Anthony Akpati Nzeribe and Ojiabu Oliver Nwedo Nzeribe, read, “The Nzeribe Royal Family of Umudei Royal Village of Oguta in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, in total submission to the will of God Almighty and in appreciation of a remarkably worthy life, hereby announce the death of our son, cousin, uncle, husband, father and grandfather, distinguished Senator Chief Francis Arthur Uzoma Nzeribe (Ogbuabu Oshiji, Dimanze, Oyimbaof Oguta on May 5, 2022.
“While we are pained by this loss, we are proud of this African Legend who distinguished himself in various fields including sports, international business, politics and gave the Nzeribe brand worldwide acclaim.”