Senator Austin Akobundu, representing the Abia Central senatorial district, has paid tribute to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on his 70th birthday, describing him as a remarkable figure who has “impacted humanity in ways that have caused your name to be indelibly etched in gold in the annals of our nation and beyond.”
In his birthday message, Senator Akobundu hailed Abaribe as “a man of great honour and uncommon valour” on this significant day, Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The message reads:
“It is with immense joy that I celebrate you on this momentous occasion of your 70th birthday. Your achievements across various spheres have distinguished you as a rare individual. As a multifaceted leader, you have made profound contributions to humanity, ensuring that your name is forever engraved in gold in the history of our nation and beyond.
“Your integrity and commitment to justice for all, regardless of class or status, truly set you apart as a man of great honour and uncommon valour. Your steadfastness in advocating for the downtrodden has endeared you to your people. Indeed, it is fitting that the heavens rejoiced at your birth; today, we gather to honour you.
“As a precious gift from heaven to humanity, you are fulfilling your mission and destiny through your dedicated service to God and society.
“In the words of American author Alfred Armand Montapert, ‘The monument of a great man is not made of granite, marble, or bronze. It consists of his goodness, his deeds, his love, and his compassion.’ Your goodness, actions, love, and compassion have created a lasting monument in your honour, firmly established in the hearts of many, ensuring that generations yet to come will remember you.
“On behalf of my family and the people of the Abia Central Senatorial District, I join your family, friends, associates, and well-wishers in praying that God preserves you in good health and happiness, so that the world may continue to benefit from your deep well of wisdom and knowledge.
“Congratulations,” he concluded.