President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing the revered traditional ruler as a towering figure of unity, integrity, and nation-building whose influence has strengthened national cohesion.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on
Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President paid glowing tribute to
the monarch’s decades-long contributions to both corporate leadership and
traditional governance, noting that his life reflects excellence, service and
commitment to national development.
Tinubu described Igwe Achebe as “a symbol of unity, grace,
and integrity,” and commended him as one of the most respected traditional
rulers in the South-East, with a distinguished background in corporate
leadership and the oil and gas sector.
The President recalled that before ascending the throne, the
monarch had an illustrious career with Shell Petroleum, where he served as a
director in Nigeria and held senior leadership positions across several Shell
subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The
Gambia, Liberia and Angola.
He said Igwe Achebe’s transition from the corporate world to
traditional leadership has been marked by continued service to humanity,
particularly in the areas of peacebuilding, youth empowerment and
socio-economic development.
Tinubu further praised the monarch for his role in promoting
national unity, describing him as a vital link between grassroots communities
and government institutions through his consistent engagement and
statesmanship.
According to the President, the Obi of Onitsha’s influence
extends beyond Anambra State and the South-East, as his contributions to
corporate governance, public service and community development have had a
nationwide impact.
He joined the royal family, the people of Onitsha and the
entire Anambra State in celebrating the milestone, praying for continued good
health, wisdom and strength for the monarch.
Tinubu expressed hope that Igwe Achebe would continue to
provide exemplary leadership and guidance to his people and to the nation at
large in the years ahead.
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