Ebonyi loses renowned journalist, Ex-Senator Anyim Ude
From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki
The family of the Senator that represented Ebonyi South zone, Anyim Ude, has announced his death.
The Senator who represented Ebonyi South Senatorial zone at the National Assembly between 2007 and 2011, according to the family, died on May 15, 2023.
This was disclosed in a statement on behalf of the family by Mr Nnanna Ude on Thursday.
Late Anyim Ude was a renowned Journalist and broadcaster and was a devoted Christian and Philanthropist.
During his heydays, he worked in old Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), old Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA), Umuahia, and was the Pioneer General Manager, Ebonyi Broadcasting Service (EBS).
The statement titled “SENATOR (ELDER) ANYIM UDE, MON – CALL TO ETERNAL GLORY” Nnanna Ude added that: “It is with heavy hearts but total gratitude to the Almighty God that our family announces the passing of our dearly beloved father, Senator (Elder) Anyim Chukwu Ude, MON.
“Born on June 1, 1941, he departed this world and joined the saints on Monday, May 15, 2023.
“Details of arrangements for the celebration of his life will be announced by the family as we seek your prayers for the repose of his soul to eternal life in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
