By Ewere Okonta
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Today, we raise a toast to a man who wears many hats and wears them all with grace — Uzo Okoro, the ever-distinguished Uzochief of Africa!
Where do we even begin? Is it with your brilliant mind that has left lasting impressions from the lecture halls of Federal Polytechnic Ede to the executive desks of top banking institutions? Or should we talk about the quiet charisma you carry — that easygoing nature that makes you instantly likeable, no matter the crowd?
Uzo, you’re not just a banker —you’re a builder. A builder of dreams, of trust, of people. From your days hustling as a Glo Sales Executive in Awka to your fine stride as Senior Assistant Manager at Zenith Bank, and now, holding the fort as the Regional Bank Manager at Globus Bank, Asaba —you’ve shown that consistency, intelligence, and humility are not mutually exclusive.
You’re a true Ika son, born in the noble land of Owa Alero, but your heart beats for all of Africa. Your think-home philosophy is proof that no matter how high you rise — and oh, you’ve risen—you’ve never lost sight of your roots.
What stands out most, though, is your humanity. Uzo, you’re the kind of man who pauses to lift others. Always willing to assist, regardless of who or where they come from. You never walk with your shoulders too high to stoop for someone in need. That’s rare. That’s beautiful. That’s YOU.
So today, we celebrate a rare gem. A brother, a role model, a patriot, and an astute banker who is as humble as he is cerebral. You’re the kind of man we point our sons to and say, “That’s how to walk through life — with sense, style, and soul.”
Happy birthday, Uzochief! May your days be long, your laughter loud, your peace unshakeable, and your dreams even grander than what we’ve already seen.
With love, admiration, and utmost respect —
Cheers to YOU!
Ewere Okonta is the CEO of EOB Media. He writes from the Department of Business Administration, University of Delta, Agbor