Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, on his 81st birthday.
Soludo, who also congratulated Achebe for his 20th year on the throne, described the monarch as ‘a man of exemplary life and outstanding leadership qualities’.
Achebe clocked 81 on May 14.
Soludo, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, said the people of Anambra were proud of the traditional ruler and thanked God for His grace upon him.
The statement reads: “Igwe Achebe is a worthy son of Anambra, and an elder statesman whose fatherly disposition to issues have continued to earn him the highest respect in the land.
“As Igwe Achebe marks his 81st birthday anniversary, I join millions of Nigerians and well-wishers in celebrating the auspicious occasion, and wish him many more years of good health, wisdom and selfless service to God and humanity.
“Governor Soludo also congratulates the monarch on his 20th anniversary as the Obi of Onitsha.”
