By Toby Chuks
A political pressure group known as Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) Grassroots Movement of Nigeria has joined the family members along with friends and well wishers across Nigeria and beyond to celebrate the birthday of Chief Madam Unice Uzor Kalu who is the mother of their principal and former Governor of Abia State Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu who currently represents Abia North Senatorial Districts in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The group in a statement signed by its Convener and National leader Alhaji Muritala Mohammed alias ten ten who is also the Deputy National Chairman of Heavy Duty Truck & Haulage Drivers Association of Nigeria wrote that the members of the group nationwide are delighted to hear that Madam Kalu a community, philanthropist and popular female politician called Odi Uko Na Mba (One in town) by admirers added yet another year to her life time to the glory of God
Alhaji ten ten described Madam Kalu as a great woman, an exceptional mother and bridge builder with gift of leadership embedded in charisma, wisdom and creative instincts who has made an indelible mark in the lives of people through philanthropic services, her wide exposure and popularity noting that she has continued to use her God given endorsements to impact positively on the lives of the people.
According to him “Chief Madam Kalu the mother of our principal and former Governor of Abia State Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a woman that is well known for her pro people disposition with utmost willing to help others and she has continued to stand like a pillar to many people building people and connecting people for good cause not just in Abia State but in Nigeria and beyond.
He added “Like I said, our group is delighted to celebrate her on her birthday and our prayer is the Almighty God will continue to see her to good health, guide and protect her so that she can continue to render service to her children and grandchildren and to us Nigerians as a nation. I am sure that everybody will agree with me that we need her service mostly her advice at this critical time in Nigeria, so on behalf all members of OUK Grassroots Movement, we wish her many more years”.