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
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