By Daily Review Online
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
The President described His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), as a distinguished traditional ruler, respected corporate leader, and oil and gas expert whose life has symbolised unity, integrity, and grace.
President Tinubu noted Igwe Achebe’s extensive career in the Shell Group, where he served as a director in Nigeria and held senior positions across several Shell subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Ghana, Sierra Leone, the Gambia, Liberia, and Angola before ascending the throne of his ancestors.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President(Information & Strategy) on Sunday said he commended the monarch for his sustained contributions to peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and socio-economic development in Onitsha and beyond, as well as his role in strengthening national cohesion.
Tinubu further praised His Majesty’s decades of service in corporate leadership and governance, describing him as a vital bridge between grassroots communities and government.
He joined the royal family, the people of Onitsha, and the entire Anambra State in wishing Igwe Achebe continued good health, strength, and long life as he serves his community and the nation.