Today is significant in the life of His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim, as November 19 is his birthday. Coincidentally, 19th day of November, annually is a day set aside globally as the World International Men’s Day.
In a congratulatroy message to Dr Ibezim, Ichie Sir Izuchukwu Nwabueze praised him for years of steady service to the state and humanity, adding that his birthday on International Men's Day makes him unique.
Ichie Nwabueze stated that Dr Ibezim has continued to write his name in Gold as one of the most productive young Nigerian politicians.
Sir Nwabueze who is the Special Assistant to Prince Engr. Arthur Eze on Special Duties prayed God to bless and protect the Deputy Governor. He urged him to continue to render invaluable services to God and humanity.
Dr Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim
In a special essay, Nwamah Chioma, Assistant Chief Information Officer, Office of the Deputy Governor of Anambra State wrote:
"Dr. Ibezim has lived a life of service as a medical Doctor from his days at the Ministry of Defence pulling out at directorate level to come and serve his people.
"He has served Anambra in various capacities in the last nine years. In Anambra state he was the first Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Empowerment, first Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Mobilization, first Special Adviser to the Governor on Indigenous Medicine.
"He was Executive Director Anambra State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ANSACA) and Pioneer Managing Director Anambra State Oxygen Production Plant which kept lots of people alive during the COVID 19 Pandemic . These assigments he was never found wanting in his responsibilities. Surfice it to say that he delivered conscientiously.
"Today, Dr. Ibezim is supporting Prof. Chukwuma Soludo in his vision of a livable and prosperous Anambra State as his ever loyal lieutenant.
"We pray to God to continue to shower his wisdom and grace on Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim as he celebrates today with a renewed vigour to continue to serve Ndi Anambra."
Profile
Dr Ibezim, Anambra born politician and medical doctor is the current Deputy Governor of Anambra State. Dr Ibezim won the 2021 Anambra State gubernatorial elections along side Prof. Charles Soludo on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
In 2014, Dr Ibezim was appointed Special Adviser on Youths Empowerment and Executive Director of Anambra State AIDS Control by Obiano.
In 2018, after he was reelected, Obiano appointed him Special Adviser to the Governor on Traditional Medicine and Herbal Peactices.
In 2022, Dr Ibezim was nominated to be running mate to Prof. Soludo and was subsequently elected as Deputy Governor under the platform of APGA.
Dr Ibezim is brother to Most Revd Alexander Ibezim, Arch ishop Province of Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese
Ichie Sir Izuchukwu Nwabueze (Ichie Chinemeze N'Ukpo)
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