…As he is described as a man of integrity,a peacemaker and a goal getter.
Emmanuel lkpeama.
It was a thing of joy and gathering of creme-la-creme in the society on the 28th of April,2024, when High Chief Akpoyibo Uwanogho celebrated his 50th years Birthday in Lagos.
The event which was attended by his immediate family, friends, business associates, members of the lgbo and yoruba speaking community, traditional rulers, well wishers whose lives he has positively touched in one way or the other.
High Chief Akpoyibo who is the Otunba Akeweje of ljegun drew numerous people from various walks of life to celebrate his Birthday at the New life Baptist Church Oke Afa,where choir ministered with songs befitting such auspicious event, and the reception at White House hall ljegun Lagos.
The highly elated Otunba Akpoyibo disclosed that since he was born, he has the desired to work for the people by putting smiles on their face especially the down trodden.
The celebrant who is prominently known for his hospitality and service to humanity said “I feel very elated and grateful to God. It has been God all the way that I have been able to overcome all the obstacles in life. God has been my strength and my helper. I must say a big thank you to my wife and my mother who are my best friends.
In his speech, Rev Oyebanji of New life Baptist Church Oke Afa eulogized the celebrant for his good work in the society and to the growth of the church,adding that, there is need for the guests to emulate the celebrant Godly life style.
The wife of the celebrant,Mrs Akpoyibo Uwanogho described her husband as one who is caring, tolerant and above all one who does not discriminate, rather he accomadates every body,while thanking her husband for the love shown to her and her children since they both tied the knot averred that, She married the Man of her dream who have contributed positively for her success in life.
” we started when he had nothing, many people wrote us off because they believed that we won’t make it but thank God for his grace,mercy and encouragement we have survived the obstacles and challenges. My prayers for him is that we will grow old together to take care of our children,grand children and great grand children” she submitted.
The Eze Ndigbo of Aigbaka Ejigbo,His Royal Highness,Eze Ambassador Nicholas Emenike Njoku, stated that Otunba Akpoyibo is a friend and brother who have been tested for over 20years, describing him as an unusual person, extraordinarily divine talents, gifted and skilled who he believed some of the virtues of Otunba Akpoyibo are fear of God, honesty and hardworking.
The United Nation Ambassador went further to state that the celebrant is a humanitarian personified following his track records, little wonder dignitaries from all walks of life decided to honor him today.
In the same vein, Chief James Uwanogho, senior brother to the celebrant opined that his brother is one who is respectful, a philanthropist and is ready to serve anyone no matter his/her status.
Chief James noted that the golden jubilee celebration is just a starting point to another door of success. he said “my brother simplicity cannot be quantified and because of this,l and my family decided to give him all the necessary support especially my wife who took it upon herself in ensuring that this birthday celebration is a huge success.
“My prayers for him,is that he will achieve more as this is just the beginning of another chapter in his life and whatever he lays his hands to do ,he will succeed” he stated.
Lending his voice, Comrade Thank God Uwanogho pointed out that the family is not just celebrating Otunba’s birthday but his success story.
Thank God who was the former NANS Vice president Edo state prayed that God will continue to protect him and bless the works of his hands.
He said ” Ever since our father died, Prince James and Akpoyibo has been playing the fatherly role,we are not just celebrating birthday but his success story. Otunba is one who does not discriminate,he accomadates everybody both the rich and the poor,my prayers for him is that God will bless him so that all he has worked for,he will reap it in abundance “he said.
Bishop Chidi Anthony says High Chief Akpoyibo is a man of integrity” l have known him for years, even at the early beginning and l am not surprised with the kind of dignitaries that attended his event today,he is someone that whenever you call on him,he will answer and always stand with you.
“My prayers for him is that he will grow from strength to strength,this is just the beginning as the sky would be his limit and God who brought him to this level would take him to another level”,he said.
Chief Tunde Alabi stated that Akpoyibo loves to assist people and go extra mile in solving their problems, “the celebrant is very honest and transparent in all his dealings,his simplicity life is worthy of emulation.God will continue to protect him as he will grow to see his grand and great grand children.”he said.
Mrs Glory Chuks Uwanogho said Otunba is a peacemaker,a goal getter, caring and loving person,he does not eat alone as he can give his heart out just to please people around him “If you want something done and wants it to be perfect, you can rely on Otunba and forget about it. One of his quality that I admired most which I want to take away is his ability to put people together”.
“My prayers for him is that God in his infinite mercy will grant him good health, put his enemies to shame, anyone who wants his downfall will fall in his place “she submitted.
Assorted gifts were presented to the celebrant who also cut the birthday cake and danced to thunderous ovations during the reception when his wife virtually stole the show as she chanted the ancestral panegyrics of her husband to the admiration of all.
Among the dignitaries that attended the event include the Eze Ndigbo of ljegun/ljedodo Community,Eze Dr C.C.Nwokedi, Chairman Council of Ndieze Lagos state and his cabinet members,Eze Ambassador Nicholas Emenike Njoku,Eze Ndigbo of Aigbaka Ejigbo Lagos and members of his cabinet, ACP Diaga, Bishop Chidi Anthony,Gallant Kings and Queens Social Club,Royal Chiefs and Cabinet of Ijegun Ancient kingdom among others .
The Chairman of the Ndigbo Buru’Otu Association,Eze Dr Chika.C Nwokedi stated this on Thursday morning,21st of March 2024,noting that members of the association woke up to a heart wrenching act of demolition carried out by Federal Housing Authority on their structures in Ijeododo part of Lagos State.
Eze Ambassador C.C.Nwokedi who is the Eze Ndigbo of Ijegun/Ijedodo pointed out that Igbos within and outside his jurisdiction of leadership approached him to verify a genuine land as their leader and he led them through the appropriate source by contacting the baale who inturn issues family receipt,only to find out that the land is not genuinely owned by the ruling family but Federal Housing Authority,
The baale of Ijeododo High Chief Abu-Jelili Ayinde Ododo and his executives in response to the different complaints and allegations denied involvement and knowledge of the demolition, a man named Mr lawal who is FHA Surveyor accompanied by some people visited his palace in 2024 claiming their land is extended to some areas in ijeododo.
The Baale express disappointment at the sudden demolition after proffering solution to avoid it, he opined that he is genuinely bothered by the recent development, while urging the affected persons to be calm as he is in control of this situation as well as gathering vital information.