Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has reacted to the demise of Archbishop Maxwell Anikwenwa, expressing sadness at the death of the former Dean of the Church of Nigeria .(Anglican Communion)
In a message signed by his media aide, Mr Christian Aburime, on Tuesday, Soludo commiserated with the family of the late dean and the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), sympathising with the Most Rev. Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese.
“Anikwenwa devoted his life to the service of God and humanity.His death was a loss to Anambra people.“He lived an exemplary life”, the governor said. 
“Anikwenwa was a man held in high esteem for his meritorious service in the vineyard of God and the rich legacies he left behind in Anambra State as a foremost prelate,” he added.
Anikwenwa’s death was announced on Monday by Bishop Anthony Poggo, the Secretary-General of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) who died on Monday at age 83.
Anikwenwa was Archbishop of Province II and Bishop Emeritus of the Anglican Diocese of Awka.He was ordained Deacon in 1964 and Priest in December 1966.
He served in Onitsha, Anambra State, and Freetown. He was appointed the first Bishop of Awka in 1987.Anikwenwa retired as Bishop of Awka, Archbishop of the Niger and Dean of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion ) on Nov. 22, 2010.
