President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), on his 85th birthday.
President Tinubu saluted the foremost traditional ruler in the South East, corporate leader, oil and gas expert, and boardroom guru.
He described him as a symbol of unity, grace, and integrity.
Igwe Achebe had served as a director in Shell Petroleum Company in Nigeria, as well as in other Shell companies in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Ghana, Sierra Leone, the Gambia, Liberia, and Angola, before ascending the throne of his forebears.
In a statement on Sunday, the President commended His Majesty for his peace-building efforts, youth empowerment schemes, and socio-economic development programmes in his domain and beyond.
Tinubu particularly lauded Igwe Achebe’s contributions to deepening national cohesion and serving as a critical bridge between grassroots communities and the government.
He also acknowledged the respected traditional ruler’s decades of service to the nation in corporate leadership, enterprise, and governance.
President Tinubu joined the royal family, people of Onitsha, and Anambra State in wishing Igwe Achebe many more years of good health and strength as he continues to provide leadership for his community, state, and nation.
