BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE : Oba Ojoto Identify With Igbo Leader of A New Dawn, Joe Igbokwe, On His Quest to Redefine Igbo- Political Reawakening

There is a time in the affairs of men, so says a popular maxim .

That time many opines falls within the period of birth, death, political and Socio Cultural elevation in ones life time.

In the strategic lexicon of Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War”, it is asserted with clinical precision that “every battle is won before it is fought.” This timeless axiom of pre-emptive excellence finds its contemporary personification in Engineer Joe Igbokwe, the “Agbalanze Nnewi” and Igbo political juggernaut .

Today,at the Seventh floor, Joe Igbokwe quoted the book of Numbers Chapter 6 verses 24 – 26, thanking God for His faithfulness towards him.

In his birthday tribute, President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State Chapter, Chief Leonard Okafor, popularly known as Oba Ojoto poured encomium on Joe Igbokwe, describing him as a multi dimensional leader with capacity and class.

As floods of good will messages from leaders across the country flows in like torrents,Oba Ojoto who joined Igbokwe’s admirers,called Joe Igbokwe his own brother from Anambra State,praised him for his sagacity.

Chief Leonard Okafor, also posited that to “observe Agbanlenze steady ascent is to witness a man who perceived the gathering storm clouds while they were yet a faint mist – a visionary capable of distilling the vapor of potential into a fertile downpour that now promises to nourish the parched political landscape of Igbos in diaspora”.

He further described him as a man of impeccable integrity and scion of the illustrious family of the late PA Igbokwe from Nnewi .

Engineer Joe Igbokwe,was born 70 years ago into a legacy of erudition and spiritual fortitude.

His father, a renowned leader and the foundational pillar of his Nnewi kindred and clan, bequeathed to him a compass of integrity.

On behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State, Oba Ojoto, venerated Igbokwe’s life as ” a tapestry woven with the threads of the early Christaindom faith; a Knight of some sort, his journey from baptism to a stable, blessed marriage with children, reflects a man anchored by a legacy of impact and traditional values even as he navigates the complexities of global modernity”.

Being an inspiration to the Igbos in Lagos State,Igbokwe’s academic portfolio is said to be nothing short of a masterclass in multidisciplinary excellence.

It was gathered that Joe Igbokwe’s quest for knowledge, saw him traverse the hallowed halls of international and local institutions, accumulating a formidable arsenal of qualifications that include an Engineering degree and diverse degrees in Public Administration.

He further was said to have fortified his expertise and life experience with his sojourn into the unstable ,multi dimensional Political terrain .

With many professional memberships and participation in lots of specialised courses, including some prestigious international Authentic Leadership Courses , Agbalanze, who is today singing an endless Alleluia, looks forward towards a greater glory.

“Joe Igbokwe is not merely a candidate; he is a refined technocrat prepared for the rigors of governance. With over three decades of immersion in the Upstream political and Administrative sectors, he has functioned as a high-level Quality, Safety, Security, and Environmental Executive, navigating the high-stakes environment of Lagos State politics and aligning complex industrial strategies with Environmental, Social, and Governance mandates”, Oba Ojoto noted.

Our Correspondent learnt that Agbalanze’s expertise is granular and expansive, covering risk assessment, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and large-scale infrastructure installations.

According to a report,when Joe Igbokwe was queried on the catalysts driving his political and Administrative and Igbo Leadership ambitions, Agbalanze was said to have spoken not with the hollow rhetoric of a politician, but with the measured conviction of a humanist.

Igbokwe ,identifies “Compassion” as his primary driver – a visceral concern for the socio-economic malaise and infrastructure deficit stifling his Igbo people.

This is bolstered by a profound “Selflessness,” as he notes that having been blessed with life’s basic needs, he views serving his People at home and in diaspora,as a form of worship.

His “Sense of Responsibility” ensures he acts out of duty rather than compulsion, while his “Integrity” guarantees a steadfast adherence to transparency and an uncompromising disdain for the “cutting of corners.”

Joe Igbokwe’s vision for Igbos in diaspora,is one of “scaling up” the very essence of representation.

He recognises the tragic paradox of Igbo Nation and South East : a land sitting upon a treasure trove of unexplored mineral deposits while its inhabitants remain shackled by the “huge weight of poverty.”

Addressing the twin demons of economic stagnation and peak insecurity, Agbalanze intends to deploy his scientific training to transform leadership and governance oversight into a tool for tangible development.

He is credited to have viewed law-making not as a static exercise, but as a dynamic engine to propel his Igbo Nation toward prosperity.

As the sun sets on eras defined by unmet promises, the emergence of Engineer Joe Igbokwe’s political master card, signals a paradigm shift.

He is reputed to be the bridge between technical proficiency and empathetic leadership.

In the interactive echoes of my sessions with him years back as the Editor of his now rested National Vision Newspaper, one sentiment remains indelible: “hope is no longer a distant horizon; it is arriving in Igbo Nation, steered by a hand that is both steady and skilled. To the glory of God, a new dawn beckons”.