Dr. Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe Celebrates Senator Jim Nwobodo, Hails Him as a Pillar of Statesmanship

As part of the events marking the birthday celebration of Senator Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo on Friday, the Chief Executive Officer of First Choice Afro Villa Ltd and Mburubu Construction Company Ltd, Dr. Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe, has described the former Governor of old Anambra State as a towering symbol of leadership, vision, and enduring relevance.

Dr Onuokaibe made this disclosure on Friday, in his goodwill message in honour of the elder statesman and former Governor of the Old Anambra State, Senator Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo.

He stated that Senator Nwobodo’s life and political career remain a blueprint for purposeful governance and legacy-driven service, especially in Enugu Anambra States as well as the entire igbo kingdom ;where his impact is indelible.

He commended Senator Nwobodo for the role he played in laying the political foundation of the South East, stressing that his values of equity, inclusion, and responsibility are still referenced in conversations about good governance in Nigeria.

According to him, Senator Nwobodo remains one of the few leaders whose name resonates with respect and reverence across generations, owing to his clarity of purpose, sincerity of heart, and consistency in public and private life.

According to him “Your Excellency, the lessons from your life go beyond politics—they are lessons in humanity, wisdom, and resilience. May your years ahead be filled with peace, strength, and the joy of knowing your light still burns brightly in our hearts.”

He added that as a businessman, community development advocate and Traditional Ọzọ title holder, that he draws strength and inspiration from the life and legacy of Senator Nwobodo, whom he described as “a compass for those who seek to make meaningful impact in society.”

Dr. Onuokaibe however, prayed for God’s continued protection and grace upon the elder statesman, while urging younger leaders to embrace the values that have defined Senator Nwobodo’s journey—service, humility, and excellence.