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longer sustainable values.” And from Prof. Ilochi Okafor, former VC, UNIZIK, comes this: “I have not met five men in my life of 60 years who are as decent and urbane as Obi.”

The acclamation continues: “Obi has wiped away the tears of our people when they had to bear the burden of incompetent and greedy rulers. He has inspired the youth unto righteousness. His sense of uprightness has reached far and wide. He has become a symbol of reference,” adds Archbishop Jude Okolo, Apostolic nuncio to Central African Republic and Republic of Chad.

In the words of the Most Revd (Dr.) Valerian Okeke, the Archbishop of Onitsha, “Obi is an education and future-friendly person. He has continued to show that he has the best interest of the state at heart. May Anambra State never lack a leader like him,”

“Obi is always thinking and working through acts of love and philanthropy. He has remained unrelenting in trying to make a difference. He lives an exemplary life and remains committed to building fear of God among our people,” says the Most Revd (Dr.) Hilary Okeke, Catholic Bishop of Nnewi.

What else do I need to reaffirm after these glowing tributes. None of them sounds like the merchandized awards that his peers in and out of government buy from all sorts of distressed organisations struggling for a lifeline through the dispensation of all manner of awards and hawkish recognition to undeserving elements! Okute, amid a profundity of humility, is simply a good man. Can the same things be said of other former and serving governors? This is just a lesson to all public office holders at every level. Let people unsolicitously talk about your goodness.