By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has conveyed his congratulations to eminent Anambra-born businessman and philanthropist, Sir Dr. Emeka Offor, on the occasion of his 67th birthday celebration.

This was contained in his goodwill remarks signed by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Wednesday.

Soludo described Offor as a quintessential embodiment of the resilient, industrious, and innovative spirit of Ndi Anambra, saying that he rose from humble beginnings in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state, and through hard work, built a global business empire through the Chrome Group, one of the leading oil and gas conglomerates in West Africa that has over the years, created thousands of jobs and contributing immensely to the development of Nigeria’s private sector.

Soludo added: "Beyond Sir Offor’s remarkable accomplishments as a corporate titan, it is his profound commitment to humanity that further distinguishes him.

"Through the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF), established over three decades ago, the celebrant has consistently deployed his resources to uplift the most vulnerable in society.

"His unique philanthropy, through diverse interventions, proves the philosophy that wealth finds its true value in the smiles it brings to others."

The Governor further affirmed that Sir Offor represents the finest qualities of Ndi Anambra as a patriot who has used his God-given endowment to serve God and humanity. He said that his life exemplifies the timeless axiom that, "It is not how long one lives, but how well”, noting that Sir Offor has lived exceptionally well through lives he continues to transform.

"I proudly congratulate Sir Emeka Offor on your 67th birthday celebration, wishing you more happiness, continued good health, and many more impactful years of selfless service to humanity," Soludo said.