Otti celebrates Ike Nwachukwu on his 86th birthday

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has sent birthday wishes to Ike Nwachukwu, a retired general and former senator.

Mr Nwachukwu, who hails from Abia, turned 86 on Tuesday, 1 September. He served as the first military governor of Imo State.

“General Nwachukwu remains one of Nigeria’s finest and most decorated patriots,” Mr Otti said in a birthday message issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Njoku Ukoha, on Tuesday.

“As a gallant soldier, diplomat, and senator who represented the good people of Abia North, he served our nation with distinction as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Employment, Labour and Productivity, where he projected Nigeria’s image globally with dignity, courage and intellect.

“His stewardship during very critical periods in our national history helped to stabilise institutions and deepen our democratic values.”