By Salifu Usman, Abuja
Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, Nigerians have been uged 0o elect compassionate and credible leaders.
Philanthropist and founder, Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF), Dr Emeka Offor gave the advice during the weekend in Abuja at an event to celebrate his 64th birthday anniversary.
He said his wish as he celebrated was to have a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
“My expectation is that Nigeria will have a peaceful election and whoever that is qualified and the masses have chosen should be given the opportunity to rule the country so that there will be peace.
“Whoever has the fear of God and a good conscience that will make sure that the country is unified and insecurity is wiped out so that people can go about their normal business, hunger and suffering will be reduced to the barest minimum.
“These are my wishes and prayers to God for the country,” he said.
Also speaking at the elaborate event attended by the family and associates of the business mogul, wife of the celebrant, Mrs Adaora Offor, said the event was organised to celebrate and give thanks to God for the life of her husband.
“The idea behind the event was to celebrate my husband. It’s a special day and an opportunity to honour an icon.
“Everytime when one turns another year is a privilege and one must not take it for granted,” she said.
Senator. Ifeanyi Uba, friend and associate of the celebrant, said Offor was a philanthropist that touched the lives of so many Nigerians. “Sir Emeka Offor has touched a lot of lives in an extraordinary manner.
“If you go down to my constituency where he is a leader, you will see and hear of the many things he has done for the people and that’s why you can see the multitude of people here.
“He is the man of the people and loves God and people and that’s the most important thing in life,” Uba said.
