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Yesterday was an evening of celebration as we honoured His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha (Agbogidi) CFR, on his 85th birthday at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia.
We gathered to celebrate a man of excellence, a gentleman of grace, wisdom, and selflessness. Agbogidi is a blessed man whose educational journey is rare and remarkable, having studied at Stanford University and Columbia University for his first and second degrees respectively. He has also built a flourishing career in the private sector and distinguished himself as a business leader and captain of industry in Nigeria.
I first met him years ago in Ikoyi, and since then he has been my adopted dad. Everyone needs someone they look up to in life. When I decided to run for public office, his endorsement, though not easily won, made all the difference and we are here now. There was no better place to celebrate him than Umuahia even though he's from Onitsha, a reminder that we are one and the same people. This is the Abia we are building: united, dignified, inclusive, and forward-looking. Aba, our great city, also reflects that cosmopolitan spirit where people from all corners of Nigeria converge.
Agbogidi truly deserves this honour. His life is a testament that when you live well, you will be celebrated. This is the legacy we must hand down to our young people: to embrace hardwork, diligence, and values that endure.
Special thanks to Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili, his wife Dr. (Mrs.) Oby Ezekwesili, other men of God, and the traditional leaders from Onitsha and across the country, alongside our host traditional leaders, whose presence added depth and cultural richness to the celebration.
Your Majesty, we thank God for your life and for all you have been to ndị Onitsha, the Southeast, Nigeria, Africa, and the world. May God continue to bless you with wisdom, longevity, and good health.
Happy 85th birthday, Agbogidi! 🎉🎂👑
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