Maduako Igbokwe l Monday, February 15, 2021
ONITSHA, Anambra – Valentine Ozigbo, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the November 2021 Governorship election has celebrated the Valentine with Anambra state women. Valentine turned out to be the birthday of Valentine Ozigbo.
Ozigbo said he was born on 14th February and wanted to celebrate his birthday with women in the state as mark of his respect for womanhood .The event which took place at Emmaus House, Awka, was unique and the first of its kind by any aspirant gunning for the office of governor in Anambra state.
The host, his wife and other participants were treated to some trending local vibes and the highpoint of the event was the sharing of gifts by Mr Ozigbo to the participants numbering over 600 amid an atmosphere of love and merriments.
Addressing the women who dressed in red the colour of love for St. Valentine’s day, Mr Ozigbo said the decision to celebrate Valentine’s Day with them was not a coincidence or political gimmick but a deliberate design bearing in mind that women embody and manifest unconditional love and compassionate living.
“I decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day with all of you, so we could interact, relax our nerves, renew our strength and remind ourselves of the important goal we have ahead of us,” Ozigbo said.
“It is time for our story to change for the good, and that change will come with the help of you people and others that could not make it to attend. I am a firm believer in the innate power and strong character of women. When you support a project, you don’t waver, when you move, you pull along your husband and children. Outside God you are the next”
“Women are the most reliable people to go with on a mission, like the one I am undertaking now, with you. That’s why I have always anchored this my project on you and your children, the youths. That’s the reason behind my decision for us to show and share love with you on this special day”
“The message of Valentine’s Day celebration, showing love to one another, resonates with my brand. Which by extension is all about – oneness, unity, and love. St. Valentine came, saw and conquered because Love leads over and above all human endeavours. I am Valentine I am for love for all,” he said.
Ozigbo was accompanied to the event by his wife, Mrs Ojiugo Ozigbo and some Directors of the VCO Campaign Organisation – Ichie Sunday Ezeobiora, a former Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly and a two-time member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Eucharia Azodo; a former State Chairman of the party, Chief Ejike Oguebego; a former member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Sir Tim Egboka; and a former member of the state party executive, Chief Tony Offiah.
Others senior members of Ozigbo’s campaign organisation who were present at the event were the General Manager of the VCO Foundation, Sir Izuchukwu Oraelosi, a former Chairman of the party in Dunukofia Local Government Area, Ikechukwu Akaeze; Coordinator of VCO Campaign Organisation in Oyi LGA, Hon Barr Okechukwu Ngoesina, a party stalwart in Anambra West Local Government Area, Bartholomew Obaha; former Chairman of the PDP in Njikoka Local Government Area, Dr. Willy Emenari, a former PDP women leader , Dame Love Ebeh; the leader of the VCO Youth movement, Innocent Ugwo, Mrs Oby Mezi, and others.
Valentine Ozigbo is the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, a position he resigned from in 2020 to concentrate on his next chapter which is public service. He is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable philanthropists being the founder of one of the leading non-profit charity organisations, Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation.
