…DESCRIBES BIRTHDAY AS DOUBLE CELEBRATION
As congratulatory messages continue to pour on His Royal Majesty (HRM), Dr. Benjamin Keagborekuzi Ikenchukwu on the occasion of his birthday, Grand Knight Emeritus, Sir Tonna Okei (Asoju Oba of Oyotunji) has described the Agbor monarch as an exceptional leader, noting that his birthday qualifies as a double celebration given that it came few days after he received a leadership award from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina, United States of America (USA).
Okei’s assertion which contained in a congratulatory message to the first class monarch also stated that the Dein has redefined leadership and brought dignity and respect to the stool and Agbor’s rich cultural heritage.
He stressed that Dein has become famous for his integrity, honesty and respect for the Rule of Law
Okei: “His Royal Majesty, Dein of Agbor kingdom exhibits the highest level of professional and traditional ethics. Standing as a testament to this fact was the recent award, the Sheriff’s Award for Excellent Leadership, which recognizes his dedication to his people and his positive impact beyond his kingdom”.
An indigene of Agbor and a culture enthusiast, Okei who currently functions as President, South Carolina Organization of Africa Unity (OAU), and a Worthy Member of the Board of Knights of Columbus expressed delight that “His Royal Majesty daily demonstrates selflessness, sympathy and empathy for his subjects as he devotes his attention and energy to the services of the Agbor kingdom
“The monarch is a rare creature. I am particularly marveled at His selfless service and dedication to Royal duty is unparalleled and thrilled by the fact that such uncommon human attributes have won torrents of awards in Nigeria, Belgium and United States of America. We are lucky to have such a gracious King who is committed to the interest of his people. God bless the King; long may he reign. Doo Dein”
Okei who is fondly referred to as an Ambassador of Africa culture disclosed that he has personally benefitted from Dein’s benevolence. “The revered monarch offered me an unwavering support and deeply assisted me in my duties as the president of South Carolina Organization of African Unity (OAU) in promoting the African culture worldwide.
“His blessings, his support, the daily notes I’ve been receiving from him has surely helped and I think that at a time like this, we all should be proud that we have a king who is mobile, progressive and awake to his responsibilities”
Continuing, Okei added: “Without any shadow of the doubt, Columbia will never forget when he did the zoom with us. That was the first time Dein was involved in any zoom meeting and he spoke very well. He cited a lot of books. People here were very proud of him. His Majesty took time to speak to our Carolina leaders during the racial tension months in the USA. HRM Dein called for peace and preached this to the leaders of the state and the Chief of Columbia Police and the Sheriff. This made the State of South Carolina to award His Majesty the Legislative award last year 2023.
“My family and I are proud we have a Dein that can take his own position in the committee of men and women, committee of nations, and I hope that Nmor Agbor ne Nmor ri elu will continue to bless him, give him good life, long life, good health and that he’ll continue to drink from the fountain of his knowledge.
“The revered monarch has done well for me as an individual and for Agbor as a kingdom. And it is on this note that I, Grand Knight Emeritus, Sir Tonna Okei, the Asoju Oba of Oyotunji on behalf of my wife Dr. Oluwatoyin Okei (Yeye Asoju Oba), children, family (The Okei’s, Mokwuyes and the Ehikwe’s), The Organization of African Unity SC and friends felicitate him on this auspicious occasion of his birthday”
In a related development, Emeke Ehikwe, eldest son of the Oriri of Agbor Alidinma joined in felicitating the King saying that he is a traditional monarch of impeccable character. For her part, Lady Felicia Okei(LSM) who was recently appointed by the Alidinma community as a Patron of Alidinma community union prayed that God should continue to bless and protect the King.
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