The Chairman and Managing Director of Tonimas Nigeria Limited, Chief Dr. Anthony Obiagboso Enukeme, OON, is seventy-six years old today. Sir Anthony, Ezeana-Akuvom, Onowu Neni, was born on January 21, 1944 into the family of late Chief and Mrs. Eyisi Enukeme of Umudioka Village, Neni. He is the founder of Tonimas Nigeria Limited.

With headquarters in Aba, Abia State, Tonimas Nigeria Limited has branches in all the thirty-six states of the federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and some other countries in West Africa. However, following its quality, high standards and international best practices, Tonimas brands of lubricants have been certified by the Nigeria Industrial Standards (NIS). The Engine Oil, for its part, has the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme, (MANCAP) certificate, among other worthy certifications.

Tonimas Nigeria Limited is also into other areas like packaging of Tonimas bottle and sachet water. Chief Dr. Enukeme also established the White Castle Hotels, Neni, in Anaocha local Government Area to encourage tourism and hospitality. He equally opened an Aluminum factory at Neni, where long span aluminum roofing sheets and nails of different sizes are produced. Tonimas conglomerate is also into property development, Insurance brokerage and others. These have contributed immensely to boosting the nation’s economy and stemming the tide of urban migration of youths.

Chief Dr. Enukeme holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration and a Masters Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy, both from Abia State University, Uturu. He was awarded an Honourary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. He is the Worthy President , Knights of Saint John’s International, Commandery 445, Aba, Abia State, as well as the Grand President of the Owerri Grand Commandery.

Chief Dr. Anthony Enukeme, as a committed Christian, built, furnished and handed over Saint James’ Catholic Church at his home town, Neni, with Reverend Fathers’ House and other facilities in place for worship. Chief Enukeme, the Vice Chairman of Awka Catholic Diocesan Pastoral Council, is also a member of the Papal Knight, Order of Saint Gregory the Great, KSG.

Chief Dr. Enukeme is the President, Anambra State Council of Traditional Prime Ministers (Ndi Onowu) as well as a former President, Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA). Tonimas Nigeria Limited offers employment to over nine thousand people across the country, in spite of tribe, religion or creed.

A philanthropist per excellence, Chief Dr. Enukeme is the President of Lubricant Producers Association of Nigeria (LUPAN) and has awarded secondary and university scholarships to many youths. He also provided water and Medicare to his people, as well as constructed and maintained feeder and link roads in his country home, Neni, which prompted a non-governmental organization, the Martina Chinyere Enidom foundation, to honour him with an award of excellence on community development.

Chief Enukeme is a proud recipient of Merit Award on Business Excellence by the National Affairs Society of Nigeria. Others include a Merit Award on Business Productivity by the Institute of Corporate Chairmen of Nigeria, Community Service Award by the Rotary Club International, among many others.

Chief Enukeme also received a Golden Award from Saint Peter’s Christian Fathers Association, CKC Cathedral Parish, Aba; Eminent Patriotic Merit Award by Pan-African and Philanthropic Organization; Distinguished Persons and Community Service Award by the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Awka. He is equally a member of board of trustees of the All Progressives Grand Alliance.

Chief Enukeme is the recipient of Enyi-Abia title by the Abia State Government for his contributions to the development of the state and also Anya-Anaocha by all the traditional rulers in Anaocha local government area for all his efforts to touch lives within and outside the state, among numerous other recognitions. Before reaching this pinnacle of massive achievements, Chief Enukeme had worked at Total oil, as a fuel attendant, between 1962 and 1970.

Chief Enukeme is happily married to Iyom Mary Uzoaku Enukeme (Iyom Mmiliaku) and the marriage is blessed with six children. Happily, they will celebrate their Golden Jubilee wedding anniversary this year. As Chief Anthony Enukeme clocks seventy-six today, our prayer is that the Almighty God will continue to give him wisdom and strength as he touches more lives.

Happy birthday Onowu Neni, Admoltus anos.

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