By Omolara Akintoye
All roads lead to Okori-Ogale, Eleme, Rivers State as His Royal Highness Appolus Chu, Egbere Emere Okori Eleme, celebrates his Golden Jubilee birthday on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
The ceremony takes place at the palace of the Egbere Emere Okori Eleme located at Okori-Ogale, Nchia, Eleme, Eleme local government area, Rivers State.
The birthday celebration is expected to attract friends, colleagues, well-wishers and family members from every part of the nation as well as neigbouring countries.
“As you know, attaining the age of 50 is such a remarkable milestone in life. It is one I look forward to celebrating. I therefore ask that you come rejoice with me as I thank God for His mercies upon me through these 50 years of my journey on earth”, HRH Chu had noted in a letter of invitation issued out to people too numerous to mention.
As an exemplary Royal Father and accomplished businessman who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of his kingdom and community as a whole, HRH Chu unique sense of honour and duty not only to his people, state and nation but also to his colleagues nationwide, is unparalleled.
Since his ascension to the throne at a tender age many years ago, he has always shown abiding love and faith in his people and colleagues.
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He has endeavoured to promote a sense of unity and cooperation amongst his people and als respect to constituted authority of the land.
He has encouraged love, loyalty and service from the people in his domain and has served his community so well. His extraordinary philanthropy, leadership, prowess and most of all, his free spirit, stand him out.
A lot of people within and outside his domain can bear testimony to his philanthropic activities, especially through empowerment of widows, youths and students.
He has been described as a “detribalised Nigerian”, “a great supporter of the Next Level Change Agenda of
His Excellency, President Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR”, “a Unifier”, “a man full of love for humanity”, “a great Mobiliser of Nigeria’s political space”, “a great Philanthropist”, “a lover of peace”, “a man of Integrity”, “a Gentleman and an example of a Traditional Ruler.”
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