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Tinubu Greets Obi of Onitsha at 85, Hails Him as Symbol of Unity

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  • President Bola Tinubu congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, on his 85th birthday.
  • Tinubu praised Achebe as a symbol of unity, grace, and integrity, highlighting his contributions to peace-building, youth empowerment, and socio-economic development.
  • The President acknowledged Achebe's extensive corporate leadership and governance experience, wishing him continued good health and strength.

President Bola Tinubu has extended birthday wishes to the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, as he celebrated his 85th birthday. In a statement released by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu lauded the respected traditional ruler.

a symbol of unity, grace, and integrity.

— President Bola TinubuDescribing the Obi of Onitsha on his 85th birthday.

Tinubu described Igwe Achebe as a symbol of unity, grace, and integrity. He noted the Obi's significant background as a corporate leader, oil and gas expert, and boardroom executive, having served in various Shell Petroleum Company directorships in Nigeria and internationally before ascending the throne.

The President commended Igwe Achebe for his dedication to peace-building, youth empowerment initiatives, and socio-economic development within his domain and beyond. He particularly recognized the Obi's role in fostering national cohesion and serving as a crucial link between communities and the government.

his peace-building efforts, youth empowerment schemes, and socio-economic development programmes in his domain and beyond.

— President Bola TinubuCommending the Obi of Onitsha's contributions.

Acknowledging the traditional ruler's decades of service in corporate leadership, enterprise, and governance, Tinubu joined the royal family, the people of Onitsha, and Anambra State in wishing Igwe Achebe many more years of good health and strength to continue his leadership.

deepening national cohesion and serving as a critical bridge between grassroots communities and the government.

— President Bola TinubuAcknowledging the Obi of Onitsha's role in national unity.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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