By Eugene Onyeji
Business mogul and Nigeria’s foremost car merchant, Willy Anumudu, is dead. He was 68 years old.
He was reported to have died around 4 am on Tuesday before he could be flown to Germany for treatment.
Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu, confirmed the development.
While there were some unconfirmed reports that he died of complications from COVID-19, Momodu in his tweet said the late businessman actually tested negative for the virus.
Momodu tweeted: “One of Nigeria’s biggest car dealers WILLY ANUMUDU has died! The Chairman of GLOBE MOTORS, Victoria Island, suffered some health challenges few days ago and “was tested for COVID-19 which came out negative”.
“He was to be air-lifted to Germany this morning but died about 4am.
“At the time of his death, WILLY ANUMUDU was happily married to his effervescent wife, NKIRU, who sadly was in London when the tragedy occurred in Lagos early this morning. “He is survived by four children, UZOMA, EYINNA, ZINNA and ZIKKY… May his sweet soul Rest in Peace”.