Ex-Gov Nwobodo’s political career blueprint for quality leadership – Onuokaibe

A community leader, Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe has described former governor, Senator Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo as a towering symbol of leadership, vision, and enduring relevance.

Nwobodo, a former Governor of old Anambra State clocked 85 on Friday.

Onuokaibe, in a statement made available to journalists, said Nwobodo’s life and political career remained a blueprint for purposeful governance and legacy-driven service, especially in Enugu and Anambra States, as well as the entire Igbo land where his impact is indelible.

He commended Senator Nwobodo for the role he played in laying the political foundation of the South-East, stressing that his values of equity, inclusion, and responsibility were still referenced in conversations about good governance in Nigeria.

According to him, Senator Nwobodo remained one of the few leaders whose name resonates with respect and reverence across generations, owing to his clarity of purpose, sincerity of heart, and consistency in public and private life.

“The lessons from his life go beyond politics— they are lessons in humanity, wisdom, and resilience,” Onuokaibe stated.

He further described the elder statesman as “a compass for those who seek to make meaningful impact in society.”

The community leader urged younger leaders to embrace the values that had defined Senator Nwobodo’s journey— service, humility, and excellence.

Ex-Gov Nwobodo’s political career blueprint for quality leadership – Onuokaibe