First Republic Aviation Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi, Dies At 93

The first Minister of Aviation in Nigeria and prominent member of the Zikist Movement, Mbazulike Amaechi is dead.

It was gathered that Amaechi died on Tuesday morning in his hometown, Ukpor in Anambra State, aged 93.

It was also learned that the former minister died in the early hours of Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Amaechi’s death was confirmed in a statement released by his family and signed by Ezeana Tagbo Amechi.

The statement reads, “With total deference to the will of the Almighty God, the Ume Amechi, Ezeana Ihinede families and the Umu Mmara kindred of Amihe Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State announce the peaceful transition of our illustrious son, father and grandfather, Chief Mbazulike Amechi (Dara Akunwafor), Nationalist and First Republic Minister of Aviation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who transitioned peacefully in the early hours of today November 1, 2022.

“We thank God for the fulfilled life that he lived, the lives that he touched, and his service to God and Country. We respectfully ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers at this time.”