By Ovat Abeng
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has celebrated his Class five teacher, Hon. Chief Titus Nnanna Ezenwaka who just clocked 90- years old.
The Governor attended a mass celebrated in his honour by the Bishop of Ekwulọbịa, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpalaeke, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of the State, on Sunday.
Governor Soludo expressed his admiration for Chief Ezenwaka, who was his “Government teacher” back in Class 5 at Uga Boys Secondary School Uga.
He eulogized his teaching skills, describing him as an excellent and impactful teacher who had left a lasting impression on him and many other students.
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“T.N, as you are fondly called, we have come to celebrate you at a ripe age of 90. You have trained lots of people, including myself and Cardinal Okpaleke. Your former students are making waves all over the world”, the Governor stressed.
The Governor celebrated him as an outstanding teacher who dedicated his life to educating the younger generations, adding that his selflessness and commitment to the education of students have earned his admiration and respect among his students.
Chief Ezenwaka’s 90th birthday was a moment of celebration and reflection as his former students, including Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpalaeke, showed up in large numbers to honour him and mark his legacy as an outstanding teacher.
Students from various schools in Uga also conveyed their appreciation to Governor Soludo for his unwavering support for education.
They expressed gratitude for his efforts in improving teaching and learning and providing opportunities for their academic growth, and honoured him as “Ochendo Awka”.
In his brief appreciation, Chief Ezenwaka, urged the young generation to always be contended and managed whatever thing or position they find themselves in.
The first son of the celebrant, Engr. Osita Titus Ezenwaka, who also spoke on behalf of other siblings during the event, noted that his father inherited the longevity from his mother who passed on at the age of 120 years.
The Paradise News gathered that the celebrant was the Chairman of Nigeria Red Cross, Uga Unit between 1970 and 1973 and First Vice President, of Uga Improvement Union. He also co-authored the book that chronicled the history of Uga town from the earliest times to the punitive expedition of 1916. In 1979, he was elected into the Old Anambra State House of Assembly representing Aguata South Central Constituency. During his time at the Assembly, he chaired the House Committee on Industry and Technology and sponsored the bill that led to the establishment of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Centre in the eastern region.
The event was attended by prominent figures, including the Member representing Aguata Federal Constituency, Engr. Dominic Okafor, the Member Representing Aguata One 1 State Constituency, Hon. Anayo Okpaleke, Chief Umennadi Anthony, Chief Anthony Okeke, Pioneer students of Uga Boys Secondary School among others.