Amid pomp, pageantry, Eze Nwokedi, wife celebrate 25th wedding anniversary in Lagos

…Presents wife with brand-new SUV as dignitaries pay tributes

Sunday, August 16, will remain memorable for the people of Ijegun/Ijedodo, Lagos, as Eze Okpoko 1 and Eze Ndigbo in Ijegun/Ijedodo, Eze Amb. Dr. Chika C. Nwokedi, and his wife, Pastor Tessy Nwokedi, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

The colourful ceremony attracted dignitaries from different walks of life, including senior police officers and their wives, traditional rulers, captains of industry, business associates and the celebrant’s Chinese business partners.

In his address, Eze Nwokedi thanked God for keeping him and his wife alive and healthy to celebrate 25 years of marriage.
He acknowledged that the journey had not been easy, particularly as he battled numerous economic challenges, but said he overcame the difficulties through God’s grace and was now in a position to give back to society and assist the needy.

Recounting his humble beginnings and rise to prominence, the Eze said attaining 25 years of marriage and building a successful business career had been a challenging but rewarding journey.
“I once slept in my shop at Ladipo Spare Parts Market, Mushin, and rose to become the president of the market.

“In time, I also acquired properties. From being a tenant in one room, I now have 12 buildings in Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country.
“Today, I am a landlord, receiving rents from my properties across the country,” he said.

On his marriage, Eze Nwokedi again thanked God for bringing him and his wife this far, noting that he was not wealthy when they got married.
“When I married my wife, I wasn’t wealthy, but my wife and my mother-in-law accepted me for who I was.

“Together, we worked and toiled, and by the grace of God, here we are, celebrating a love feast of 25 years,” he said.
In appreciation of his wife’s support and companionship over the years, Eze Nwokedi presented her with a brand-new SUV.

“I present this brand-new SUV to my wife in appreciation of her support. I pray for many more blissful years together,” he said.
One of the senior police officers at the event, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, described Eze Nwokedi as a good man and a friend of the police.

“Eze Nwokedi is a kind man who always assists his people. He also has a cordial relationship with the police.
“I am here to felicitate with him, to show him and his wife love. I pray that God will continue to bless their matrimonial union,” she said.

Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Okeyson Motors, High Chief Charles Okechukwu, described Eze Nwokedi as a great philanthropist who had used his wealth to assist the needy.
He congratulated the couple on their silver jubilee, adding that he attended the celebration with his wife to rejoice with the Eze and his wife on the milestone.

The highlight of the event was the cutting of the anniversary cake and the presentation of the SUV to his wife, Ugoeze Pastor Tessy Nwokedi.
The Eze also gifted some of his guests bags of rice, wristwatches and household utensils as part of the celebration.