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… Nwobodo: Mbah is a success

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the weekend, led other who-is-who in the state to celebrate elder statesman and a former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo

Speaking during a state event to mark the 85th birthday of Nwobodo at his Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu, residence, Friday evening, Mbah recalled the octogenarian’s outstanding service to Enugu State, old Anambra State, Nigeria, and humanity in various capacities, describing him as an epitome of excellence.

“It will be difficult to find words that amply capture the true essence of what Dr. Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo represents. Your life is a living proof that the true value of existence is selfless service.

“Nothing endears one to his people than selfless service. That is what you epitomise. The men and women gathered here today to celebrate you is a reflection of that selfless service that you have provided for the people of Enugu State and Nigeria.

“Today, we celebrate an extraordinary journey. We celebrate 85 years of impactful life.

“As Governor at 39 years, you left bold legacies that are still evident today. As a Minister of Youth and Sport, your record remains unbeatable; and it's still a heartwarming reference point in this country. As a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, you were an epitome of courage and patriotism. We are indeed very proud of you.

“You are a priceless gift to humanity and to Enugu State and indeed our dear country. We are so blessed to have you. You have also provided a shoulder on which countless leaders stand on. You are a charismatic, yet unassuming leader; a man of all seasons,” the governor stated.

He wished him many happy returns in sound health and cherished moments so that the new generation of leaders could continue to benefit from his fatherly counsel and wealth of experience.

In his remarks, Nwobodo ened leaders to utilise the opportunities God had given to them to work for the people, citing the Mbah example in Enugu State.

“Today, Peter (Mbah) is a success. Whether anybody likes it or not. He is a success because the results speak for him. Whatever he is in Enugu today was God's design from time. God gave it to him. God inspires all that he is doing in Enugu today.

“Governor Mbah also listens. He really does. I suggested something to him not long ago. He reflected on it and told me that he would do it. Today, he is already doing it. That is how your know a leader that would go far,” the elder statesman said.

While thanking the governor for organising a state event to mark his birthday, Nwobodo said that Mbah had underscored the need to celebrate people while they are alive.

“I[b] did not expect an elaborate celebration as this. But the governor insisted on celebrating me so well. He maintained that it was better to celebrate people when they are alive, to say all the beautiful things to their hearing. So, Governor, I thank you for this show of love and thank all of you, who came out in your numbers to celebrate me,” he added.
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Also, at the event were the former governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; of the Enugu State Executive Council; serving and former federal and state lawmakers, Council Chairmen under the leadership of the Chairman, Enugu State chapter of ALGON, Hon. Okechukwu Edeh, as well as the traditional rulers led by the Chairman, Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, His Majesty, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, among a host of others.

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Isn't his the person who "relocated" the generator belonging to the National Stadium in Lagos to his home town for personal use during Obasanjo's istration?

Jim Nwobodo- I've been hearing this name since I was a little boy.

Exactly what came to my mind when i saw the name

Mynd44:
Isn't his the person who "relocated" the generator belonging to the National Stadium in Lagos to his home town for personal use during Obasanjo's istration?

The Generator Man…..Jim-Mikano

He was a former Minister of Sports

Yeah

Jared7:
The Generator Man…..Jim-Mikano

History no dey forget. Today, some people are praising him as priceless for stealing with impunity.

Happy birthday Smoking Jim!

Na this man steal national stadium generator that year

If it were in some countries, this kind man go dey celebrate him birthday for prison now.

A PRECIOUS THIEF

Very active during Babangidas era

I did not know he is still alive

Happy birthday to him.

Power is really transient

Our Minister of Sports when we won the Olympics soccer Gold. Great man

Mynd44:
Isn't his the person who "relocated" the generator belonging to the National Stadium in Lagos to his home town for personal use during Obasanjo's istration?

take him to court kwa, is that the only thing you about him.

See as 'Baba Ibeji' still dey fresh..
Congratulations to your excellency and wishing you many more years in health! 🙏🏾

almarthins:



History no dey forget. Today, some people are praising him as priceless for stealing with impunity.

History also did not forget thiefnubuu and his Chicago dealings but today you're hailing him about!! Hypocrite!!!!

Mynd44:
Isn't his the person who "relocated" the generator belonging to the National Stadium in Lagos to his home town for personal use during Obasanjo's istration?

Yup! The same one. Nothing was more patriotic than that. Nigerian politicians have been absolute knobs since time immemorial.

As governor, Chief Jim Nwobodo left legacies in Ebonyi State unequalled, that stand the taste of time including the now Ebonyi State University, the Teaching Hospital, water scheme and many other projects. Those talking of the National Stadium generator are on their own. They should pray to have the status and longevity of Jim or better still look for the nearest transformer and hug. Nonsense people. Meanwhile, happy birthday to Senator Jim Nwobodo

Where is Savannah bank ,jim

Wow! This man is still alive? He must be the last of the 1979 governors set!

He is not a thief or criminal just like Peter Obi is not a thief though he was caught looting over N250 million monthky from state gouse to his warehouse in Orile Lagos.

Only Tinubu and Ganduje are thieves according to my Igbo friends.

Mynd44:
Isn't his the person who "relocated" the generator belonging to the National Stadium in Lagos to his home town for personal use during Obasanjo's istration?

Walai e come be like insult

So we can no longer expose a criminal because he is Igbo but you lot think you own right to insult Tinubu Fashola Ganduje Akpabio Wike and others ba ?!

ezenna191:
As governor, Chief Jim Nwobodo left legacies in Ebonyi State unequalled, that stand the taste of time including the now Ebonyi State University, the Teaching Hospital, water scheme and many other projects. Those talking of the National Stadium generator are on their own. They should pray to have the status and longevity of Jim or better still look for the nearest transformer and hug. Nonsense people. Meanwhile, happy birthday to Senator Jim Nwobodo

That is called aura for aura as you no forget Tinubu own though the school he went testied he did cimplete hisbeducation with flying colours we self no go forget this criminal Igbo minisiter stealing generators from the National Stadium.

Make i help your househould shamw small.

Sermwell:

History also did not forget thiefnubuu and his Chicago dealings but today you're hailing him about!! Hypocrite!!!!

Sermwell:

History also did not forget thiefnubuu and his Chicago dealings but today you're hailing him about!! Hypocrite!!!!

I am not a fan of tinubu and his co-looters. And I never ed him in any way or by any means. How can you just accuse a man without authentic and verifiable proof that he is for tinubu.

Na you be hypocrite

Gov that wants to be stealing lands

Learnt he also wanted to marry Onyeka Onwenu....

Man was a big time guy man...

HE HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH OLD AGE..
Congrats my former governor

How's Nwobodo still wearing Black Hair at 85 ?