The Abia State PDP 2023 governorship candidate, Sir Okey Ahiwe has extoled elder statesman and former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary today.
In his birthday message, Sir Ahiwe described the octogenarian as one whose life, legacy and unwavering dedication to the advancement of human development have inspired generations.
According to him, “Dee Onyema, as we fondly call him, is an iconic institution of leadership whose contributions to the development of our democratic experience as a nation are avant-gardist, historic and deeply inspirational. Through his ground-breaking achievements as a journalist, economist, politician and development strategist, his life has become a rare encyclopaedia of a wide spectrum of knowledge which he shares freely to guide a new breed of patriots.”
While wishing Chief Ugochukwu a very memorable birthday anniversary, Sir Ahiwe prayed that God would continue to bless him with more wisdom and robust health in the years ahead.
Victor C. Nwokocha, ANIPR
Media Adviser to Sir Okey Ahiwe
November 9, 2024
