By: Ike Philip Abiagom
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example, quipped 19th-century statesman Benjamin Disraeli, and in Nigerian philanthropic circles, no current name is greater and no current example more worthy of emulation than that of Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua 1. The CEO and founder of the charitable Medical Company Vebron Carre, United States is in a league of his own when it comes to loosening the purse strings for the benefit of humanity. For the billionaire businessman and head honcho of Vebron Carre, no price is too steep to pay for a better world.
Call him ‘jack of all trades’, and you may not be wrong. Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua- 1, is indeed many things rolled into one. But whatever way you want to look at Obi Ajudua-1, the medical expert and traditionalist, remains not only the doyen of medicine in Nigeria, but also, one of the country’s most influential figures alive.
Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua-1 has toed the family of humanitary line of charity and philanthropic activities of-Ajudua dynasty of Umuodafe in Igbuzo.Indeed, the Igbuzo Kingdom, nestled in the heart of Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State,is celebrating a significant milestone for Dr Henry Ajudua,the CEO and founder of the charitable medical company Vebron Carre, United States for accepting the Ibusa’s Highest Status in Name and Cultural Essence as the newest Eze in Igbuzo. The Ibusa Ajuduas are known for the philanthropy and cultural contributions to the advancement of the Ibusa Clan and Anioma in general.
Following his declaration as the newest Eze in Ibusa,Obi Henry Ajudua-1 instantly became the symbolic icing on the cake to many lovers of tradition in Nigeria. He performed the first Ifejiku ndi eze rites in his palace as Igbuzo customs demand, Ajudua’s passion for the tradition has remained undying with the passage of time, even as the demands of the throne will not restricted him from getting involved in the charity and philanthropic activities.
It is said that “The content of a man’s character determines his destiny”.Obi Ajudua’s character and sense of humility has endeared him to his people in Ibusa and because of his passion to lift the people’s living condition, he has donated a modern borehole to his community Umukwa village,his ancestral home , which make up the Otu-Uwolo, Ibusa. According to the Newest Obi of Ibusa,the bole-hole, which will be accessed by the people everyday to complement his efforts to provide adequate clean and drinkable water for the people.
When like Dr Henry a true Philanthropist ascend to the highest Eze title in Igbuzo, the downtrodden in the community will have reasons to jubilate, Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua also Awarded Joshua Osuji scholarship to study in America and the little boy played the role of traditional Aide to him throughout his Obiship, he also accompanied Obi Ajudua to Udoh land, the sacred ground for the last ritual rites of Obiship in Ibusa .The Scholarship and Borehole will be solely sponsored by his Multinational Organisation,VEBRON CONGLOMERATES.
The Ibusa community has witnessed a rise in indigenous charitable contributions recently, and Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua 1 and his wife, Obi Vivian Ajudua,”Queen B,” who recently finished their Obiship throne, have excelled in selfless medical outreach initiatives in the community.
As he ascend the highest title throne as the newest Obi in Ibusa, it is only fitting that one should say ‘Obi Igwe! Long may the cap sit on the head, long may the shoes fit the wearer, and long may he reign.” But in prayer, many would secretly say to the creator “May I be as great as the Obi, Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua. MAY HIS REIGN BE LONG.
Obi Igwe! Obi Igwe!! Obi Igwe !!!
