Johnkennedy Uzoma,Owerri
The Imo State chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo, a South East socio-cultural organisation, has honoured Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on his 78 birthday.
The event, held at the Imo Concord Hotel Owerri witnessed the creame of the Igbo society and across the country, including people from the academia, traditional rulers, government officials, technocrats as well as business mogul among others
In his welcome address, President Ohanaeze Ndigbo in the state, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, said that the body considered it necessary to not only celebrate Chief Iwuanyanwu as a man who has made generational feat in multi-faceted field of life, but also a quintessential leader and icon of his contemporaries.
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Describing Chief Iwuanyanwu as a ‘man who has used his fortune to add rebost value to humanity, Dr. Chukwu declared that the track records and sense of commitment, consistency and intellectual contributions to Ohaneze and Ndigbo over the decades constituted an epitome of generational legacy.
Speaking at the event, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, poured encomium on the celebrant whom he described as a ‘great achiever’ and a man with large heart.
He said that Chef Iwuanyanwu, who gallantly fought as a soldier during the Biafra war, has attracted a lot of investments into Igbo land using his wealth of experience, resources, connections and exposures
Chief Nwodo said that Chief Iwuanyanwu in his younger age was a strong person coupled with good character which has enabled him to excel in life.
As the owner of the first indigenous successful Engeeering company in Nigeria and in Igboland, Chief Nwodo praised Chief Iwuanyanwu for his humility and pray God to keep him to continue his good work.
He advised Igbo youths to emulate the diplomacy of Chief Iwuanyanwu which he applied to achieve success in life.
Also speaking at the event, aformer Nigerian Ambassador, George Obiozor dedcribed Chief Iwuanyanwu as a ‘courageous man’, lover of his people as well as a man with vista talents.
Obiozor said that Chief Iwuanyanwu’s level of commitment in whatever he does that concerns his fellow human beings has always been exceptional adding that as a trailblazer, he has done well in life.
In his remarks, Governor Hope Uzodimma, represented by his deputy, Prof. Placide Njoku, said that Chief Iwuanyanwu is a household name and stand out anywhere in the country.
He said that Chief Iwuanyanwu used his resources to touch the lives of many people while calling on people to emulate his life style
The governor prayed God to continue to sustain Chief Iwuanyanwu and keep him for the good of humanity
Responding, Chief Iwuanyanwu thanked the organisers of his birthday celebration for the honour done to him.
He acknowledged the fact that he has done well for the Igbo, adding that he achieved everything through education.
He used the celebration gave a chronology of his business which he estsbiliehed in the country such as Champion Newspapers, Oriental Airlines, Blood Bank, Hardel And Eric Engeneering Company among others
Chief Iwuanyanwu stressed the need for restructuring of Nigeria against the call for break up adding that restructuring would certainly benefit the Igbo more the break up.
