In life, there are two things that define great personalities. One is that they are born philanthropists and always willing to assist the less privileged in the society and the other is that they are ready and willing to contribute their quota towards the development of the society.

To them, their watch word remains selfless service to humanity. These individuals feel disturbed when things go wrong due to their positive mindsets which always make them to stand tall like the great Iroko tree. They toe those paths where others seem to dread.

This is the rare class that Chief Cyril Ukabi Okemiri belongs, Born in Acha Community, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, of Abia State.

Chief Okemiri is one man who has made a stripe in the areas of business and has contributed immensely in Real Estates. His business world has seen him venture in all facets of life, making him a great personality.

Just as his name implies, Chief Okemiri is the great river who has seen it all and willing to make an impact to the society. It was due to his love for the good people of Isuikwuato L.G.A that made him to join the train to contest as a Council boss on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance [APGA], though he could not make it, but his desire to serve his people remain unshaken.

As he celebrates his birthday today, this quintessential politician, philanthropist and a consummate businessman is using the occasion of his birthday to preach for peaceful co-existence in the State. Above all, Chief Okemiri wants the present led administration in the state to put more effort in the development of the state because according to him, we have no other place to call our state if not Abia state.

As the leader of Isuikwuato Stakeholders Forum in Abuja, he is urging every Isuikwuato sons and daughters to come together in order to make it what it supposed to be.

Just like the great philosopher William Barclay who ones noted ‘’There are two great days in a person’s life, the day we are born and the day we discover why’’ to Chief Okemiri he has since discovered why and that is to continue to put smiles in the faces of the masses.

This is wishing him a happy birthday and many happy returns!