Billionaire businessman and senator representing Anambra south senatorial district, Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has died aged 52.
Sources said Ubah died in a London hospital on Friday night.
Yemi Adaramodu, chairman, senate committee on public affairs, also confirmed the senator’s demise in a statement on Saturday.
“It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that the Nigeria Senate announces the passing of our esteemed colleague, Senator Ifeanyi Uba, who until his passing represented the Anambra South Senatorial District,” the statement reads.
“Senator Uba was an exemplary leader, a committed public servant, and an indefatigable advocate for his constituents. His untimely departure represents a significant loss to the Senate, his community, and the nation at large.
“Prior to his illustrious career in public service, Senator Ifeanyi Uba distinguished himself as a prominent businessman and philanthropist. As the founder and CEO of Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited, he made substantial contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector, fostering economic growth and creating numerous job opportunities. Through the Ifeanyi Uba Foundation, his philanthropic endeavors provided scholarships, healthcare, and vital support to the less privileged, profoundly impacting countless lives.
“Throughout his tenure in the Senate, Senator Uba demonstrated unwavering dedication to the progress and development of Anambra South and Nigeria as a whole. He was a beacon of hope, a champion of economic empowerment, and a steadfast supporter of legislative reforms aimed at improving the lives of all Nigerians.”
Senate President Godswill Akpabio described Ubah as a “dedicated and passionate legislator whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our nation”.
Akpabio said Ubah’s commitment to his constituents and his work in the senate were “exemplary”, adding that he will be “greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him”.
In September 2022, gunmen attacked Ubah’s convoy in Anambra, killing some police officers and aides.
The senator survived the shootout as his vehicle was bulletproof.
The 52-year-old politician was re-elected to the 10th senate on the platform of the Young Peoples Party (YPP). He defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in October 2023.
