By: Ike Philip Abiagom
Age may be a number but life is certainly a battle. And if the life is that of the urbane and personable the President General of Asaba National Association (ANA) USA, Honorable Kennedy Okafor , from Umudaike quarters Ugbomanta, Asaba, then life is not only a battle–it is a full blown war. Ever since he adorned himself as a soldier for good, he has had no reprieve from the unrelenting forces of evil. He is caught in the vortex of the eternal battle between good and evil.
Indeed, to those who know him up close and personal, Hon. Kennedy Okafor is an enigma: humble, self-effacing, industrious, practical, efficient by nature, diligent, always thinking about things he needs to accomplish or how to get ahead on his next assignment, a complete Capricorn, if you care to assess him by his Zodiac sign. But in plain terms, he is a case of a man who set out to always make a difference wherever he found himself. Not the kind of difference other men pursue to grandstand, but the type that impacts humanity and makes life easier for people. And of this, his track record is unassailable. A look back at his trajectory gives a chronicle of exemplary service to his community and a profile of pure patriotism from an individual.
Greatness is a property for which no man can receive credit too soon; it must be possessed long before it is acknowledged. ”When one of the world’s greatest thinkers, Ralph Waldo Emerson handed down the above words of wisdom, those he had in mind were certainly the likes of Honorable Kennedy Okafor .
For the trail-blazing Business mogul from Umudaike quarters Ugbomanta,Asaba, it is certainly impossible to gloss over his attributes for greatness. He is the embodiment of cerebral articulation, the essence of unparalleled philanthropy, the epitome of intellection and breathtaking simplicity, the personification of undiluted humanness, the perfect example of business leadership symbolism, the paragon of idealism, the soul of humanity, the heart of warrior, a perfect gentleman.In the gallery of great leaders and great men, he is without doubt, a rare masterpiece. Anyone who encounters him would love to associate with him for his candour, courage and forthrightness. As a human being, his humility and modesty is second to none. As an Businessman, he is sound and engaging.
Honorable Kennedy Okafor means different things to different people; to his wife, children and family, he is a loving husband and a kind daddy, while to us his admirers, he is known as the Digital Business Strategist but his detractors always erroneously see him as an obstacle because of his rising profile in business and acceptance by the grassroots.
He is not only the Pride of Okafor’s but also the Pride of the People of Oshimili South Local Government Area for whom he had waged countless business and political wars for and won virtually all,just like the Greek mythological Odyssey who fought and won difficult battles in History. Indeed the birthday celebration of this digital Businessman of our time had been useful and Resourceful for his service to humanity. Therefore today let me on behalf of Okafor Family join the rest of our beloved Asaba kingdom in Oshimili South Local government Area of Delta State and Nigerians at large to celebrate our Business and Political iconoclastic Honorable Kennedy Okafor, to thank Almighty God for adding another year to his life and to pray that God continues to bless him with robust health, protection, and enduring provision. Your reign shall bring prosperity and peace to Asaba, Oshimili South, Delta State and Nigeria in general.
Hon. Okafor is a great icon who could not hide his excitement revealed how rising by lifting others gave him joy and how impacting other people positively had made him an achiever.
Your legendary generosity and willingness to do good at all times is documented in the hearts of millions.
God continues to shower his blessings of love, grace, peace, health, protection, success, and everything good that you would wish for yourself and your generation would continue to reap the fruits of your goodness. You deserves a toast and song, “Happy birthday to you…the great son of Ahaba.
The regent and a great lover of Ahaba tradition.
