The Late Dr Anthony Obiagboso Enukeme, OON, Ezeani-Akuvom, Onowu Neni, would have been 78 years old today, if he was alive. He was born on January 21, 1944 to the family of Chief and Mrs. Eyisi Enukeme of Umudioka village, Neni in Anaocha L.G.A.
Chief Enukeme established Tonimas Nigeria Limited in 1981 and, in 1982, incorporated the Company with its headquarters at Aba, Abia state and branches throughout Nigeria and in some African countries. Since then, the company, which is into lubricant manufacturing, has made huge progress.
Today, Tonimas Nigeria Limited is a household name everywhere. As a result of the quality of its products, Tonimas Lubricants has received the MANCAP Certificate, a rare recognition in Nigeria. It has also received numerous awards because its products are of international standards.
Chief Enukeme was a Worthy President of the Knights of Saint John International, Commandery 445, Aba and the Grand President, Knight of Saint John International, Owerri Grand Commandery. He was also a recipient of Enyi Abia from the Abia state government and Anya Anaocha, among others.
Chief Enukeme holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration and Master of Science in International Affairs and Diplomacy, both from Abia State University, Uturu. With his business acumen, education and high standard leadership potential, the late Dr Anthony Enukeme gave Tonimas Nigeria Limited a very solid foundation.
Dr Anthony Obiagboso Enukeme died on June 9, 2020 and was buried on August 14, 2020. He was a man of vision and mission with a commendable lifestyle, characterized by selfless service. Dr Enukeme used his resources to reconstruct and tar most of the feeder roads in his Neni community
The Late Dr Enukeme also gave scholarships to those who ordinarily would not have smelled the four walls of a university, irrespective of their tribe, religion or ethnic affiliations. He also lifted some people to the height of stardom in business, giving them financial muscle to stand on their own. There is a common saying in Neni, that Anambra would have been the Dubai of Africa, if the state had three of the likes of Dr. Enukeme. That is why, till today, he remains indelible in the minds of many.
On the religious sphere, the late Dr Anthony Enukeme was not found wanting. He built a place of worship at Saint James’ Catholic Church, Neni, his country home. He also replicated the same feat at Saint Agatha’s Catholic Church, Umuarakpa, Aba. For all these and more, he was made a Papal Knight of Saint Gregory the Great.
Dr Enukeme’s contributions to the wellbeing of the society made him a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary International, thus making him a renowned personality anywhere in the world. Furthermore, Dr Enukeme was a member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and a good supporter of the government of Anambra State.
The late Dr Enukeme received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University for his dexterity in business and philanthropy. He also received a community service award from the Anambra Broadcasting Service, following a serious partnership with the state media outfit since 1999 and still counting. He was the Founder and Pioneer President of the Anambra State Council of traditional Prime Ministers, Ndionowu.
As we remember him today, we should not forget so easily that the late Dr Anthony Obiagboso Enukeme, Onowu Neni was an amazing personality, who lived an exemplary life, with abundant testimonies.
Dr Anthony Enukeme was an exceptional and distinct model in philanthropic actions, designed and focused to benefit the masses. He was an accomplished personality in business, religious growth, traditional and cultural spheres as well as a political juggernaut.
May there be another Dr Anthony Obiagboso Enukeme in his future family lineage, to continue to emulate his footprints on the sands of time.
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