Amaechi Eulogises Chief Mike Arinze

Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has described Chief Mike Arinze as a man who found favour with God as he clocked 80.

Governor Amaechi who was speaking at a reception in honour of Chief Mike Arinze who celebrated his 80th birthday at Asaba, said that it is only when a man finds favour with God that he could live for so long in Nigeria where life expectancy today is 49 years.

Represented by his deputy, Engr Tele Ikuru, the State Chief Executive noted that Chief Arinze’s virtues in life were worthy of emulation, saying, “when you find favour with God, it means your character is worthy of emulation, and his ways pleasing to God.”

Describing Chief Arinze as a man who had shown goodness and kindness to several people in the course of his life, he enjoined his children to see themselves lucky to have celebrated their father at 80 and urged them to emulate his life style.

In his speech, chairman of the occasion, Dr. Theophilus Osanakpor, called on people who find themselves in positions of authority to help the less privileged, especially the youths in their communities.

Describing Chief Arinze as a rare gem and patriarch whose life has touched many, Dr Osanakpor, who is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) enjoined him to bequeath the legacies that led to his long life to others and wished him more years ahead.

Earlier in a homily during the thanksgiving service held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Asaba, Rev. Father Leonard Biachi, noted that Chief Arinze had contributed immensely to the development of Asaba and mankind and encouraged him to keep it up.

Governor Amaechi represented by his deputy, Engr. Tele Ikuru joined the celebrant, Chief Arinze in cutting the birthday cake during the reception.