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‘Woman of courage’, Otti celebrates Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on birthday

‘Woman of courage’, Otti celebrates Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on birthday

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  • Abia State Governor Alex Otti has celebrated the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on her birthday, praising her strength and courage.
  • Otti described Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the widow of Nigerian military leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as a "woman of strong will and courage" and an "Amazon from the East."
  • He highlighted her successful tenure as minister and her significant contributions to the Igbo Nation, Nigeria, and humanity, wishing her continued success and good health.

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State extended warm birthday felicitations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, characterizing her as a "woman of strong will and courage."

On a day like this, I feel excited to celebrate my sister and friend, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on the occasion of her birthday.

— Alex OttiGovernor of Abia State, expressing birthday wishes.

In a message issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Governor Otti celebrated Mrs. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the widow of the late Nigerian military leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on her 57th birthday. He referred to her as an "Amazon from the East" who has excelled in various capacities and continues to demonstrate that "with courage and character, nothing is too big for any human being to accomplish."

Governor Otti recalled Mrs. Odumegwu-Ojukwu's steadfast support for him, dating back to his previous gubernatorial bid under the All Progressives Grand Alliance platform. He lauded her as an "honest, just, and courageous Nigerian" who has diligently and positively represented womanhood. The governor also acknowledged her commendable successes since her appointment as foreign affairs minister, deeming her a significant asset to the Igbo Nation, Nigeria, and humanity at large.

She is a woman of strong will and courage. An Amazon from the East who has distinguished herself in many facets and continues to prove that, with courage and character, nothing is too big for any human being to accomplish.

— Alex OttiGovernor of Abia State, describing the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

He urged the minister to persist in embodying the virtues and character that have distinguished her. On behalf of his family, the government, and the people of Abia State, Governor Otti assured Mrs. Odumegwu-Ojukwu of his continued support and conveyed his best wishes for a long and healthy life.

an honest, just, and courageous Nigerian who has represented womanhood diligently and positively.

— Alex OttiGovernor of Abia State, praising the character of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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