The Ogbunike born Igbo culture advocate and renowned veteran media personality, Ogbuefi Dr. Chuma-Odili Harris Udokamma a.k.a Ogene Ogbunike, has congratulated the son of Prof Ilochi Okafor (Akajiani Ogbunike), Dr. Chienye Okafor, who was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, yesterday.
In the congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Friday, Ogene Ogbunike said that the prestigious elevation did not come to many as a surprise as it was a well deserved honour.
“It is an acknowledgement of your attainment of distinction in the legal profession and a testimony to your hard work, consistency, sagacity, erudition and above all the grace of God.”
“I hereby extend my hearty congratulations to you and your family members. I pray that this new position will propel you to continue to make worthy contributions to the growth and development of the legal profession. I pray that God Almighty will grant you long life and prosperity.”
“I felicitate specially with your father, the Akajiani Ogbunike, legal luminary, Professor of Law and former Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. I acknowledge your remarkable contributions to the Nigerian Bar Association and your commitment to the cause of Ogbunike.”
“It is my prayer that God will endow you with the wisdom, strength and grace to dignify this prestigious rank and to play your role as a leader in the legal profession and in the larger Nigerian community.
Once again congratulations! To God be the glory! Greater Ogbunike!” Ogene concluded.
Dr. Chienye Ifeanyichukwu Okafor is a Senior Lecturer in Commercial And Property Law Department, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.