PBA ReporterAnambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of his former media aide, Chief Joe Anatune.
Anatune, also known as Onwa Awa reportedly died of cardiac arrest on Saturday 30 April, at Amaku General Hospital in the state, barely few days after his 62nd birthday.
Governor Soludo said he received the news of Anatune’s sudden death with shock and deep pains.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelHe described Anatune as one of the foremost apostles of the Soludo Project who with an uncommon courage and strength delivered on any assignment given to him.
He stated further that Anatune’s personal sacrifices during his election campaign were not only exceptional but highly commendable, adding that the government and people of Anambra State will sorely him.
Anatune spearheaded the Soludo Promoters Forum (SPF) and for two years used the platform to engage the professionals into mainstream politics.
According to a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, Soludo has equally commiserated with the wife of the deceased, Mrs Ify Anatune and children, the Anatune family and Awa community in Orumba North Local Government Area of the state over the sudden loss of their illustrious son.
Recently, on April 19, the governor appointed Anatune as the Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency.
He had also previously held forth as the Head of Soludo Media Team.
“He was an outstanding prolific writer and famous for his parting words, “Be of Good Cheers!” Aburime stated.
May his gentle soul rest peace.
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