President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, on his 85th birthday, describing him as a symbol of unity, integrity and nation-building.

In a statement, the President praised the monarch’s contributions to corporate leadership and traditional governance, noting his decades of service in the oil and gas sector and his role in promoting peace and development.

Tinubu wished the revered traditional ruler continued good health and wisdom, expressing confidence in his ongoing contributions to national cohesion and community leadership.