Today, I join countless admirers, well-wishers, and grateful constituents in celebrating a rare gem—Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu, former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, former Chairman House Committee on Works, and now the trailblazing Executive Chairman of the South East Development Commission.

 

Sir, your life has been a blessing not just to your people, but to the Nigerian nation. You are a parliamentarian par excellence, a man who wore the robes of power with humility, wisdom, and a deep-seated commitment to the good of all. From the green chambers of the National Assembly, you championed causes that brought life-changing development to your constituency and beyond—roads, schools, and critical infrastructure that speak louder than words.

 

You are a man of peace, a bridge-builder whose calm disposition and strategic mind have de-escalated tensions and nurtured unity where others saw division. In a time when political noise often drowns substance, your quiet but powerful legacy stands tall.

 

More than a leader, you are a community builder, a mentor, and a visionary who believes that the greatest weapon against poverty is education. Your lifelong investment in human capital—through scholarships, schools, and empowerment programmes—continues to inspire hope in homes across the South East.

 

As you mark this new chapter of your life, I pray that God, who has begun a great work in you, will continue to preserve and prosper you. May He crown your days with divine health, unshakable peace, and renewed strength to serve even more.

 

Happy Birthday, Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu.

The South East and Nigeria at large salute your courage, integrity, and legacy.

 

 

Hon. Tochukwu Chukwu

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