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‎Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor Celebrates Birthday in Style, thanks Gov. Alex Otti, Others

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‎Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor Celebrates Birthday in Style, thanks Gov. Alex Otti, Others

By Aluta News
August 29, 2025
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‎Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, (Ikenga Gburugburu), affectionately known as “De Ultimate Commander,” recently celebrated his birthday with grandeur in Umuahia, Abia State. The celebration was attended by notable figures in Abia State, including Prof. Kenneth Kalu, Secretary to the Abia State Government.
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‎The event featured an array of food, music, and dancing, with guests enjoying themselves far into the night. Drring his goodwill speech, the SSG praised Ambassador Dr. Offor for his good heart and selfless dedication to the welfare of others, commending his philanthropic efforts and commitment to society. He described Ultimate Commander as an unassuming gentleman who embodies the spirit of service.
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‎In a heartfelt appreciation message, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor expressed gratitude to Nigerians, Abians, and well-wishers from all walks of life and in Diaspora for their goodwill messages on the occasion of his birthday. “I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude as I express my heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians, Abians, and well-wishers from all walks of life for their goodwill messages on the occasion of my birthday,” he said.
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‎He specifically thanked the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for his congratulatory message, describing his leadership and vision for Abia State as a source of inspiration. “Your leadership and vision for Abia State have been a source of inspiration to me, and I am honored to have the goodwill of your Excellency,” he said.
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‎Ambassador Dr. Offor also appreciated respectable personalities who celebrated him, including Sen. Gen. Ike O. S. Nwachukwu; Engr. Tein Jack-Rich, CON (Ebubedike Ndigbo); former Honorable Ministers, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON; and Prof. Chinedu Osita Nebo, CON; Ugwumba Raymond Nkemdirim, MFR – Fmr Director Presidency (who played host to the Birthday Party); His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu – Deputy Governor of Abia State; Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa – Speaker Abia State House of Assembly; Hon. Amobi Ogah, MFHR; Pastor Caleb Ajagba – Chief of Staff to the Governor of Abia State; Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna, SAN – Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abia State; Hon. Chimezie Ukaegbu – Commissioner for Transport; Hon. Engr. Ike Monday – Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities; Hon. Engr. Donatus Otumchere Oti – Commissioner for Works and Hon. Kingsley Anosike – Commissioner for Budget and Planning.
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‎Others include: Barr. Ken Ahia, SAN; Engr. Henry Okoroafor; Hon. Sir Lucky Johnson – Member Representing Isuikwuato State Constituency; Hon. Chaka Chukwumerije – Commissioner for Lands and Housing Development; Hon. Dr. Mathew Ekwuribe – Commissioner for Art, Culture, and Creative Economy; Hon. Prince Uzor Nwachukwu – Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Hon. Cliff Agbaeze – Commissioner for Agriculture; Hon. Nwaka Inem-Enyioha – Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce, and Industry (who anchored the birthday night) ; Brigadier General Hassan Muhammad Bello – Commander of the 14 Brigade Nigerian Army in Ohafia, Abia State; Hon. Ferdinand Ekeoma – Special Adviser on Media and Publicity; Hon. Dodoh Okafor – Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Communication; Engr. Chinedum Chijioke – Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Public-Private Partnership Initiative; Amb. Rev. Annie Onu – Executive Secretary, Diaspora Commission; Mrs. Lady Grace Ibeh – Member, Abia State Assembly Commission; Hon. Matthias Umeh – Member Representing Umunneochi State Constituency; Chief Sunny Afurobi – Executive Mayor, Umunneochi Local Government Area; Mr. Emmanuel Ogota; Chief David Ogba (Bourdex) ; Cmrd. Emenike Iroegbu – Secretary-General, United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP), and many more.
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‎OHAFIATV News crew were on ground to cover the birthday celebration, highlighting Ultimate Commander’s achievements and impact on the community and beyond.
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‎As Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor celebrates another year of life, he rededicates himself to serving humanity, particularly in Abia State. “I rededicate myself to serving humanity, particularly in Abia State, and I pray that God continues to bless us all with good health, peace, and prosperity,” he said. May God bless you all.
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