Maduako Igbokwe I Monday, February 24, 2025
AWKA, Anambra – Glamour filled the air as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Akpoazaa Group, Dr. Frank Odinaka Igbojindu, celebrated his 40th birthday with a lot of fun and merriment in Awka, the capital of Anambra State.
He commemorated this milestone, reflecting on his achievements, including significant attainment in his business over the last decade. Additionally, he celebrated earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accountancy from the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, last year.
Turning 40, he noted, is a significant moment in anyone’s life. For him, it represents a deeper meaning—a reminder of where he came from, the challenges he faced, and the grace that has brought him this far.
He shared that growing up in his village at Okija, a town in the Ihiala local government area of Anambra State, was not easy.
“Nothing was handed to me on a silver platter, and the environment was very adverse. I was raised in an environment where survival was a daily battle, and dreams seemed far-fetched,” he said.
However, through hard work and the grace of God, he refused to let these circumstances define his future.
During the celebration, he emphasized his Akpoazaa Foundation’s commitment to empowering the younger generation through education and skill acquisition in Anambra State and Nigeria.
Dr. Igbojindu expressed gratitude for the mercy of God that enabled him to reach 40 years, earn a PhD, and witness the foundation’s positive influence over the last ten years.
Since its inception, the foundation has organized the Best Brain Quiz Contest for over 3,000 students and provided scholarships to more than 100 students, ranging from primary to university level.
Dr. Igbojindu also revealed that the foundation is partnering with De Imperial Philanthropic Family to help lift over 1,000 indigent students out of poverty by providing quality education up to the university level.
He emphasized that the greatest gift one can offer the younger generation to improve their lives is sound education.
“Education is the best way to store wealth, and I am dedicated to offering scholarships while encouraging affluent individuals to invest in the education of younger people,” he said.
He urged everyone to prioritize education as the key to securing wealth and reducing youth restiveness in society. “Support for education is support for a better future. Support for education is support for an ideal life,” he added.
Dr. Igbojindu further stated that investing in education is an indirect way of preserving wealth for the future, countering the misconception that education is a scam. He believes that good education can solve half of both personal and societal challenges, ultimately fostering national development.
“At Akpoazaa Foundation, we strongly believe that education is the ticket to a better future in Nigeria. This is why we are working to correct the narrative that ‘education is a scam.’ We are investing in education and vocational training for indigent individuals in Anambra and the entire Southeast so that our youth can become educated, self-reliant, and contribute meaningfully to society,” he stated.
To mark his 40th birthday, Dr. Igbojindu announced that the foundation will introduce the Akpoazaa Media Factory, aimed at empowering 1,000 youths with essential skills to address critical gaps in the media industry.
He also revealed that the foundation will pay the school fees, JAMB fees, and WAEC fees for 1,000 indigent students.
According to him, the foundation will also hold a Southeast University Quiz Competition and Best Brain Competition to recognize the best graduating students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Dr. Igbojindu emphasized that the Akpoazaa Foundation is committed to fostering change and creating a better future for the youth.
“We appeal for support from well-meaning individuals and organizations to help achieve this cause,” he concluded.
