CYRIACUS IZUEKWE
It was a memorable event as dignitaries at the weekend gathered in Lagos for the celebration of a Nigerian philanthropist and Chairman of Council of Ndieze, Eze Chika C. Nwokedi’s 52nd birthday in grand style.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that very important personalities came from across Nigeria to witness the event organized by Eze Nwokedi, who is also Ezendigbo in Ijegun and Ijedodo in Lagos and Okpoko 1 of Obodoukwu in Ideato Local Government Area of Imo State and his amiable wife, Ugoeze Tessy Nwokedi.
The event, which started on 3rd August, 2024, at the Igbo Buru Otu Association new event center, climaxed at the Eze Nwokedi’s palace in Ijegun area of Lagos.
Among the dignitaries were top senior Police officers, Ndieze, Seriki of Hausa and his entourage, his cabinet chiefs, captains of Industry, top business men and top Igbo and Yoruba leaders including the Baale of Ijedodo kingdom and many others in Lagos State.
Speaking at the event, Eze Nwokedi said that the celebration was to express gratitude to God for His mercies and blessing on his family and equally entertain his friends and well wishers, who attended the event and reiterated that he has dedicated his life to serve humanity.
He emphasized the need for Nigerians to be united and work towards the progress of all despite our differences and ethnic affiliations.
Not minding the fact that the event was not an official Police event, some of the officers attended in order to appreciate the kind gesture and philanthropic assistance the celebrant had given to the Nigeria Police.
Some of the guests spoke their minds and commended Eze Nwokedi for his generous nature and said his life is worthy of emulation by all.
Eze Nwokedi was the former President of Ladipo Market, Mushin area of Lagos, before he moved into international businesses and set up group of companies. Eze Nwokedi will always be remembered for his milk of human kindness as he has touched so many lives especially the less privileged in the society including the widows who he had built houses and opened businesses for.
Here is what Eze Nwokedi said about his philosophic nature: “I love putting smile on people’s faces. I don’t discriminate, it cuts across the Muslims, Christians, Yorubas, Igbos and Hausas equally because we are all one and share the same blood”.
He has been recognized both nationally and internationally for his philanthropic gesture and has won several awards. He is married with children.