The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of TRUEPOINTNEWS Magazine/Online, and former Senior Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor on Media and Publicity, Patriot Nelson Ogbu, has felicitated with a foremost statesman, community leader, and philanthropist, Chief Mike Okibe Onoja, on the occasion of his 77th birthday.
In his goodwill message, Patriot Ogbu extolled Chief Onoja — the Agama of Agila and Akanaba K’Idoma — as a man of character and pedigree, whose life reflects visionary leadership, humility, and uncommon excellence.
He described the renowned businessman, philanthropist, and former Director General/Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence as “a leader who has worn the garland of public service with dignified humility, leaving indelible footprints on the sands of Benue and Nigeria’s development journey.”
Patriot Ogbu further noted that Chief Onoja’s generosity and commitment to the progress of Idoma land remain a source of pride and inspiration. “Chief Onoja stands tall as an exemplary son of Ado, whose contributions to nation-building and philanthropy have earned him respect across Nigeria and beyond,” he said.
Offering his personal wishes, Ogbu added: “On behalf of myself, the TRUEPOINTNEWS family, and all well-wishers, I heartily congratulate the Agama of Agila and Akanaba K’Idoma, Chief Mike Okibe Onoja, on this special milestone. May God bless him with many more years of robust health, divine wisdom, and joy as he continues to inspire us all.”
About Chief Mike Okibe Onoja
Chief Onoja, the Agama of Agila and Akanaba K’Idoma, is widely celebrated as one of Idoma land’s most illustrious sons. Rising to the peak of the federal civil service as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, he later became a towering figure in business, politics, and philanthropy. Over the decades, he has supported countless community development projects, educational initiatives, and humanitarian causes, earning him a reputation as an unconditional philanthropist and one of the most influential figures in Benue State’s socio-political history.
