By Jude Michael
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated His Majesty, Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, on his 83rd birthday anniversary.
In his congratulatory message, Governor Soludo extolled what he described as the excellent royal qualities and contributions of Igwe Achebe to the growth and development of Anambra State.
In a congratulatory message to the Obi, the governor, through his press secretary, Christian Aburime, noted that the first-class monarch’s exceptional leadership and wise counsel had been invaluable assets to the traditional institution and societal peace in Anambra State and beyond.
Aburime quoted Soludo as saying: ‘May the Almighty God continue to bless His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, with good health, renewed strength, greater wisdom and many more years of purposeful leadership and service to our dear state and Nigeria.
‘Governor Soludo therefore, on this special occasion, joins the royal family, friends, and well-wishers, to celebrate this icon of our time, a quintessential leader, a bridge builder and an embodiment of wisdom, integrity and service to humanity.
‘Also, the governor commended Igwe Achebe’s impact as the Chancellor of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, and formerly, Chancellor of Kogi State University; esteemed positions of leadership which have seen him demonstrate a steadfast commitment to the advancement of education and human capital development in our dear country.’
