Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, ( Centre) , the awardee ( first from right and Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa, chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.
From Everest EZIHE, Owerri
Following his philantropic gestures to humanity and his commitments in infrastructural developments and transformations of his community, the Igbo King of Central Region Ghana, HRH, Eze Dr Chinedu Kingsley Igwe, has thumbed up Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of Nigeria President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces for honouring a business icon man of the people, High Chief Calistus Elozieuwa.
Igwe in a press statement which he issued and endorsed by him from his prestigious palace and made available to The Authority on Monday, said that the meritorious award of “the Most Distinguished Diasporan Philanthropist” given to Chief Elozieuwa by the elegant first lady, is an indication that the recipient had distinguished himself in the services of humanity and his country at large.
The reverred diasporan traditional ruler maintain that, Igbo people in Central Region of Ghana will continue to give their supports to Chief Elozieuwa and other illustrious sons and daughters of Igboland, who are making frantic efforts in registering the ethnic group in the global map.
According to the Royal Father, “I, HRH Eze Dr. Igwe Chinedu Kingsley JP,
(Igbo king of Central Region, Ghana)a member of the Board of Trustees of Nigerians in the Diaspora Organization Ghana (NIDO, Ghana) and the Igbo King of the Central Region, join in celebrating this extraordinary achievement.
“High Chief Calistus Elozieuwa, your selflessness and unwavering dedication to the welfare of Nigerians in the diaspora have earned you a place in the annals of history. Your philanthropic endeavors have brought hope and succor to countless individuals, and your leadership has inspired a generation.
“This well-deserved recognition by Her Excellency, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, is a testimony to your tireless efforts. I pray that the Almighty God continues to bless and empower you to do even more extraordinary works. Your legacy will live on, and your name will be etched in our hearts forever! Congrats, High Chief Calistus Elozieuwa, the Most Distinguished Diasporan Philanthropist.”
