PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS CHIEF ARTHUR MBANEFO

President Bola Tinubu has extended 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 of Nigeria’s elder statesmen, distinguished by integrity, hard work, and patriotism.

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

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

He encouraged all who are mourning to take solace in the legacy of the late elder statesman, whose work will endure and remain permanently etched in Nigeria’s development.

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

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
25th December 2025