Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Member of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Presidential Advisory Council, Professor Gregory Ibe, has felicitated the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on his 81st birthday anniversary.
Chief Iwuanyanwu clocked 81 on Monday.
Speaking on the heels of the commemoration of the milestone attainment of the octogenarian era by Chief Iwuanyanwu, Prof Ibe thanked God for granting “the renowned politician, businessman and philanthropist sound health and a brilliant mind.”
Professor Ibe in a statement by his Media Aide, Rev. Sleek Ogwo, described Chief Iwuanyanwu as a great asset and an accomplished son of Ndigbo.
Professor Ibe who was the governorship candidate of the Abia State All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in the 2023 poll, lauded Iwuanyanwu for his numerous attainments in life.
“I want to join men of goodwill across the globe in congratulating our renowned leader Chief Engr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Ahaejiagamba, on the historic commemoration of his 81st birthday.”
Continuing he said, “I want to particularly thank God for granting him good health mentally and bodily, even in this octogenarian period of his life, while praying that the same grace will be sufficiently available to take him to his nonagenarian era.”
Born on 4 September 1942, Chief Iwuanyanwu is a renowned industrialist and Igbo leader of repute.