All roads will lead to Obi Ndi Onowu, Ultra modern Civic Centre, Amawbia Junction, Enugwu-Onitsha Expressway tomorrow, Friday, February 10, 2023 for the fifteenth year anniversary celebration of Anambra State Council of Traditional Prime Ministers.
The celebration, most importantly, will feature the inaugural memorial lecture of Chief Anthony Obiagboso Enukeme, Ezeani Akuvom, OON, JP, the founder and Pioneer President of the council. The event will be chaired by High Chief Jude Emeka Okasili, Oduma the eight of Odekpe, Managing Director and CEO, Multi York Industries Limited Lagos.
It is not surprising that the Anambra State Council of Traditional Prime Ministers has decided to immortalize Chief Enukeme’s legacies through the memorial lecture considering his impact on the council. He single-handedly financed the council while he was alive and donated the expanse of land where the Obi Ndi Onowu Secretariat and Civic Centre is today located. Dr Enukeme, however, did not only contribute to the betterment of Ndi Onowu, he was a man of the people.
Born on the 21st January, 1944 to the family of Chief and Mrs. Eyisi Anyabolu of Umudioka, Neni, Anaocha local government area, Anambra State, Dr. Enukeme started from the scratch before he rose to prominence in his business career.
In view of his business prowess, he was quick to establish Tonimas Nigeria Limited in 1981 and the following year, 1982, incorporated the company with its headquarters in Aba, Abia State. The company has branches all over Nigeria and in the Sub-Saharan Africa. Today, Tonimas Nigeria Limited, has become a household name. As a result of its quality products, Tonimas has received the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certificate. It has also received
numerous awards. While as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tonimas Nigeria Limited, Dr Enukeme gave Tonimas Nigeria Limited a very solid foundation on which the new management are building on in order to sustain his legacies in the day to day administration and management of the company.
Late Dr. Enukeme, Enyi-Abịa, Anya-Anaocha, Onowu Neni, Ezeani Akuvom, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration and a Masters Degree in Political Science. Dr Enukeme died on 9th June, 2020 and was buried on 14th August, 2020.
He was a man of vision, characterized by selfless service. For instance, Dr Enukeme used his resources to singlehandedly tar all the feeder roads in his Neni community, with drainages to enhance their durability. He gave scholarships to thousands irrespective of tribe, religion or ethnic affiliations. Many people came to the height of stardom in business through his mentorship. He also gave them financial muscle to stand on their own. Till today, Dr Enukeme remains indelible in the minds of many.
He was the founder and pioneer President, Anambra State Council of Traditional Prime Ministers (Ndi Onowu) and also a one time President of the Lubricant Producers Association of Nigeria (LUPAN). He received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University for his dexterity in business and philanthropy. He also received a community service award from the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), following a serious partnership with the state media outfit since 1999.
It is on this note that the Acting President of Anambra State Council of Traditional Prime Ministers, Chief Patrick Oyeduba (Onowu Oraukwu), the Secretary, Chief Ezechukwu Joe Nwegwu (Onowu Ebenebe) and the entire council must be commended for choosing to institute this memorial lecture series to honour Dr Anthony Obiagboso Enukeme.
The fifteenth anniversary celebration of Anambra State Council of Traditional Prime Ministers will also feature presentation of awards of excellence to distinguished Nigerians.
The event will have Mr Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, Mmuta-bu-aku Ndi Onowu, Governor of Anambra State as guest of honour; His Royal Majesty Igwe Sunday Okafor, Ogene Okpuno will be the Royal Father of the Day while Prince Engineer Dr Arthur Eze, Ozoigbondu, Ebube Ukpo, the Grand Patron of the Council will be also on ground at the ceremony.
We, therefore, invite all and sundry to this epoch making event and celebration of a great son of Anambra, a philanthropist per excellence and Anya Anaocha ji ahu uzo, Dr Anthony Obiagboso Enukeme, OON.
Come one, Come All!
To God be the Glory!
Written by OZO NNAEMEKA MADUKA
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