THE CITATION OF CHIEF PIUS OSITADINMA OKUDO
(THE FIRST PRESIDENT-GENERAL OF AWKA-ETITI IMPROVEMENT UNION 1943-1958) AS READ BY DR (MRS) ANGELA ABASILIM ON SATURDAY 24TH DECEMBER, 2016 DURING THE UNVEILING OF THE STATUES OF THE HEROES OF AWKA-ETITI.
EARLY DAYS
Chief Pius Ositadinma Okudo was born to the family of Okudo Ugonabo in Iruezeani-Ukwu kindred of Umuakuma Ward 3 of Nkolofia village, Awka-Etiti. He was a man of humble beginnings who grew up with strict discipline and hard work. He devoted greater part of his life to selfless service to humanity. His formative years characterized by hard work, ensured a great future for him which was evident in his guiding principles, dress habit, personal discipline, exemplary leadership and his charitable works.
CAREER LIFE
High level of dedication, diligence, and adherence to the highest ethical standards and fear of God were Chief Pius Okudo's hallmark in his profession as wristwatch engineer and a merchant in bicycle spare parts. He used the proceeds from his work to protect many sons and daughters of Awka-Etiti from aggression and encroachment from neighboring towns with the assistance of some other Awka-Etiti indigenes. This great attribute of his and other underlying characteristics patterns of behavior and tendencies gave him a distinct identity while he lived on earth.
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Following the above attributes, Chief Pius Okudo was approached by the seven villages of Awka-Etiti who appealed to him to steer the machinery of leadership of Awka-Etiti Improvement Union as the pioneer President General for the first time in the history of Awka-Etiti town. This he did with every commitment, dexterity and truthfulness. He was a man who defended the truth no matter whose Ox is gored.
Chief Pius Ositadinma Okudo left an indelible imprint in the annals of history of Awka-Etiti. Some of his achievements include but not limited to the following;
1. He was a pillar of education in Awka-Atiti having used his God given wealth to train over 200 indigenes of the town in school up to the level of institution of higher learning. He also accommodated 80% of non indigenous teachers in his house to enable them impact sound education standard in our people.
2. Chief Pius Okudo was instrumental to the building of Awka-Etiti town hall. Throughout his 15 years leadership of Awka-Etiti, he was well known as Solomon of those days, his adjudication and arbitration acumen was second to none.
3. Chief Pius Okudo, as the president of Awka-Etiti town union, financially assisted many families of Awka-Etiti irrespective of their village or kindred. He built the love of brotherhood which our town is identified with.
4. Chief Pius Okudo had many awards and certificates of honor and merits during his time and also many post hummus awards in his name by both public bodies and religious institutions.
May I invite Chief Raphael Obi, Akuirighiri, to on behalf of the Awka-Etiti Improvement Union, AIU to unveil this statue erected in his honor.
Great Sons and Daughters of Awka-Etiti, upon the above qualities mentioned, today, the Awka-Etiti Improvement Union, unveils Chief Pius Ositadinma Okudo, the first and longest served president general of Awka-Etiti Improvement Union, a man of simplicity, humility, and unobtrusive charity, a man of great love and regard for Awka-Etiti and its people, a man of uncompromising truth, to the glory of God.
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(THE FIRST PRESIDENT-GENERAL OF AWKA-ETITI IMPROVEMENT UNION 1943-1958) AS READ BY DR (MRS) ANGELA ABASILIM ON SATURDAY 24TH DECEMBER, 2016 DURING THE UNVEILING OF THE STATUES OF THE HEROES OF AWKA-ETITI.
EARLY DAYS
Chief Pius Ositadinma Okudo was born to the family of Okudo Ugonabo in Iruezeani-Ukwu kindred of Umuakuma Ward 3 of Nkolofia village, Awka-Etiti. He was a man of humble beginnings who grew up with strict discipline and hard work. He devoted greater part of his life to selfless service to humanity. His formative years characterized by hard work, ensured a great future for him which was evident in his guiding principles, dress habit, personal discipline, exemplary leadership and his charitable works.
CAREER LIFE
High level of dedication, diligence, and adherence to the highest ethical standards and fear of God were Chief Pius Okudo's hallmark in his profession as wristwatch engineer and a merchant in bicycle spare parts. He used the proceeds from his work to protect many sons and daughters of Awka-Etiti from aggression and encroachment from neighboring towns with the assistance of some other Awka-Etiti indigenes. This great attribute of his and other underlying characteristics patterns of behavior and tendencies gave him a distinct identity while he lived on earth.
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Following the above attributes, Chief Pius Okudo was approached by the seven villages of Awka-Etiti who appealed to him to steer the machinery of leadership of Awka-Etiti Improvement Union as the pioneer President General for the first time in the history of Awka-Etiti town. This he did with every commitment, dexterity and truthfulness. He was a man who defended the truth no matter whose Ox is gored.
Chief Pius Ositadinma Okudo left an indelible imprint in the annals of history of Awka-Etiti. Some of his achievements include but not limited to the following;
1. He was a pillar of education in Awka-Atiti having used his God given wealth to train over 200 indigenes of the town in school up to the level of institution of higher learning. He also accommodated 80% of non indigenous teachers in his house to enable them impact sound education standard in our people.
2. Chief Pius Okudo was instrumental to the building of Awka-Etiti town hall. Throughout his 15 years leadership of Awka-Etiti, he was well known as Solomon of those days, his adjudication and arbitration acumen was second to none.
3. Chief Pius Okudo, as the president of Awka-Etiti town union, financially assisted many families of Awka-Etiti irrespective of their village or kindred. He built the love of brotherhood which our town is identified with.
4. Chief Pius Okudo had many awards and certificates of honor and merits during his time and also many post hummus awards in his name by both public bodies and religious institutions.
May I invite Chief Raphael Obi, Akuirighiri, to on behalf of the Awka-Etiti Improvement Union, AIU to unveil this statue erected in his honor.
Great Sons and Daughters of Awka-Etiti, upon the above qualities mentioned, today, the Awka-Etiti Improvement Union, unveils Chief Pius Ositadinma Okudo, the first and longest served president general of Awka-Etiti Improvement Union, a man of simplicity, humility, and unobtrusive charity, a man of great love and regard for Awka-Etiti and its people, a man of uncompromising truth, to the glory of God.
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