Celebrating A Business Czar: Agbara Ahụrụ Gbuo Ọkuko At 62!

NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA 

To keen observers of Igbo leading business men and socialites especially, in the early 80s and 90S, High Chief Christogonus Ugochukwu Okoro (Agbara Ahụrụ Gbuo-ọkụkọ of Mbaise), needs no further introduction within the business and social circle.

Popularly known by friends and associates with his distinguished chieftaincy title of Agbara Ahụrụ Gbuo-ọkụkọ, High Chief Christogonus Ugochukwu Okoro, a business Czar and   Chairman of Yorks Hotels Ltd: a successful entrepreneur, respected community leader, opinion moulder and boardroom political strategist, is a detribalized Nigerian Socialite, who does not regale in tribalism, ethnicity and sectionalism. He does neither habour religious sentiments nor any form of tribal jingoism.

No doubt, his accommodating and hospital disposition to both close and distant friends including harmless strangers has endeared him  to many; as churches, social groups and non-profitable organisations have confered on him several awards home and abroad in recognition of his immeasurable contributions towards selfless community development, human capacity building and dispassionate philanthropic gestures.

The humble but inspiring story of High Chief Christogonus Ugochukwu Okoro is one that has taught many people that one can actually start from the scratch and attain greater heights with determination, consistency, honesty and strong faith in God who shapes the destiny of man.

After a very colourful watershed event, Champion Newspapers’ Prestigious Awards during the weekend; on  Saturday, June 4, 2022, two days ahead of his birthday, at the luxurious Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island; family members, friends, business associates and political allies gathered to celebrate one of Imo illustrious sons and political leaders, High Chief Christogonus Ugochukwu Okoro, who just turned 62 exactly on Monday, June 6, 2022.

It was an evening of friendship, social conviviality, exchange of business  contacts, complimentary cards and  pleasantries especially, with the avalanche of captains of industry, politicians, business moguls, bankers with cordon blue jobs and contractors who stopped over to celebrate with the Mbaise born Imo billionaire businessman and respected community leader, High Chief Christogonus Ugochukwu Okoro (Agbara Ahụrụ Gbuo-ọkụkọ).

Njoku Macdonald Obinna, who was appointed to anchor the 62 birthday anniversary of Agbara Ahụrụ Gbuo-ọkụkọ could not exhaust the long list of dignatries in attendance as a number of the guests were already enjoying the cool music and sumptuous buffet served by the celebrant.

Thanking God for his 62 birthday anniversary in good health and sound mind, High Chief Christogonus Ugochukwu Okoro also acknowledged the duo of His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu (EzeIgbo Ghana, Global Peace Ambassador), who was just conferred with the ‘Most Outstanding Diasporan Personality of the Year 2021’ by Champion Newspapers at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos State, and High Chief Dr. Okwudill Nwandu (Akunaeshi Obi Ike of Ghana), for sponsoring his birthday party bash, maintaining that they are both trusted confidants and allies of over 20 years.

Eulogizing the sterling leadership qualities that made the celebrant a rare breed, Imo born Ghana-based Billionaire businessman and philantropist, High Chief Dr. Okwudill Nwandu (Akunaeshi Obi Ike of Mbaise, Ọdi Ụkọ Na Mba Of Ghana), saluted the consistency of Chief Okoro in remaining relevant as a constant factor in the leadership discuss of Imo State and Mbaise nation despite staying in the ring for over 30 years. He however, asked God to give him more life and  fruitful years ahead.

Briefly narrating how their path crossed in Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu (Ezeigbo Ghana); Champion Newspapers’ Most Outstanding Diasporan Personality of the Year 2021, thanked the celebrant for playing the role of a father figure to many young Igbos struggling to survive in the 80s and 90s as most of them treeked from far distance down to Isolo to carry goods from his company on credit.

The Diasporan royal father, Ihenetu, also saluted the resilence of his wife in standing by her lovely husband and bridging the gap for the business maverick. Eze Ihenetu however, noted that Lolo Ugochukwu Okoro is part of the success story of Agbara Ahụrụ Gbuo-ọkụkọ that the world is celebrating today.

Happily married to his amiable wife, Lolo Ugochukwu Okoro, the union is blessed with lovely children with successful careers in their various professions in the  United States.

– Njoku Macdonald Obinna
Media Consultant|PR-Expert,

Publisher, 4th Estate Reporters.