PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS CHIEF ARTHUR MBANEFO

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences to the family of Chief Arthur Christopher Mbanefo, who passed away at the venerable age of 95.

Chief Mbanefo was Nigeria’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations and former Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, and Ahmadu Bello University. He was also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.

President Tinubu mourns the accounting icon, thought leader, and administrator, describing him as one of the finest stocks of Nigeria’s elder statesmen, set apart by integrity, hard work, and patriotism.

The President states that Chief Mbanefo, as a public servant, served Nigeria with dedication and a high sense of duty. While in the private sector, he pioneered innovations in the nation’s accountancy, tax, and audit systems.

President Tinubu also commiserates with the friends, associates, as well as the government and the people of Anambra State on the passing of the elder statesman.

The President encourages all who are mourning to find solace in the legacy of the late elder statesman, who will live eternally through his good work, etched permanently in our nation’s development tome.

President Tinubu prays for the repose of Chief Mbanefo’s soul and comfort for his family.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
December 24, 2025