The last time I checked, the Imo State Deputy
Governor Prince Eze Madumere, MFR who I often refer to as quintessential
graciously clocked 54 penultimate week. To the best of my knowledge, the new
age metamorphosed precisely on 4th July 2017.
This piece is informed by the
compelling need for Imolites both home and in the Diaspora, and of course the
global community, to realize the reason the said celebrant deserves to be celebrated
by all and sundry irrespective of our religious, social and political divides.
The gospel truth remains that Comrade Fred Doc Nwaozor is not good in tendering
eulogies, but usually loves to celebrate anyone whosoever truly worth
celebrating.
Then if the facts must be appraised, I ought
to wholeheartedly notify us that Prince Madumere obviously merits thunderous
accolades at such occasion like this. Why? Because at 54, he had succeeded in
accomplishing what millions of his contemporaries could not accomplish; at 54,
he has proven to millions of his fans out there that he is indeed a man you can
entrust with formidable treasures; at 54, he has showcased to the world that he
is a leader with a difference. Above all, prior to the new age, he had already
written his name in gold.
Space and time might not be enough, or permit
me, to extensively bring to our notice why my person actually thought it wise
to celebrate the Imo number-two citizen. Notwithstanding, I would try as much
as I could towards doing the needful as long as this analysis lasts. The least
I would think of, or attempt to indulge in, is to be economical with facts,
knowing fully well that this column is conspicuously synonymous with such
recipe (facts).
To start with, Prince Ezeakonobi
Madumere is a good supporter. He remains one of the prime reasons the ongoing
Rescue Mission Government led by Owelle Rochas Okorocha is flourishing by the
day amidst tremendous challenges. It suffices to assert that he is a good back-up.
Having him behind you, or by your side, is enough reason for you to be
courageous, dogged, relentless and among all, passionate in whatever you
strongly believe in. Little wonder the governor continues to thrive
relentlessly.
Prince Madumere is a silent achiever.
He does not blow his own trumpet; rather, he allows others to do it for him. I
want us to note that this great man has done what Napoleon could not do within
his short reign thus far as the Deputy Governor of the Eastern Heartland, but majority
of the general public is yet to acknowledge this fact because the achiever in
question does not make noise. He doesn’t believe in noisemaking. It suffices to
say; he comprehends fully that it pays to strive in silence and allows your
achievements to hit the drum.
The celebrant is a core humanitarian.
He is a humanist of repute; a man who truly believes that everyone, regardless
of his/her social background or status, deserves to be happy at all times. His
membership in the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) is not a mistake because
that is where he truly belongs. I’m a core Red Crosser; while in the university
(FUTO) during my first degree, I became the Commandant of the aforesaid
humanitarian organization. It’s needless, therefore, to state that I’m speaking
from experience.
His humanitarian attribute is the only
reason a man of his repute would always choose to mark his birthday in the
midst of the downtrodden and even those suffering from leprosy. He marks his
day like an ordinary individual, or just like a mere man on the street would
do. Many others who occupy similar position would want to mark their birthdays
with the high and mighty in the society, and such celebration would be heralded
with about one-month preliminary activities coupled with inconsequential noisemaking.
Prince Madumere is synonymous with
good luck. Whatever he is into, flourishes freely. I have taken my precious
time to study his numerous associations with different events cum projects, and
none ended up in shambles. For instance, each time he finds time to grace any
football match played by the Heartland FC, the team would emerge victoriously
at the end of the day. If you are still in doubt, you can do well and
crosscheck your history book for onward details.
The celebrant is no doubt a humble,
accessible and easy-going man. He is s gentleman everybody wishes to behold.
Have you seen him walk? If your answer is No, then I urge you to take time to
study his footsteps. Have you watched him speak? If your answer is equally No,
then you as well need to start following his speeches. I put it up to you that
a good leader is known by his words, or how he speaks.
Have you observed him whenever he
attends events? He knows how best to reach out to every attendee in any formal
occasion. Please, try and go closer to his person with a view to ascertaining
these facts. If you do, you would be left with no other choice than to concur
with my appraisal that the Deputy Governor is undoubtedly humility personified.
I can’t conclude this piece without
letting us know that Prince Eze Madumere is a cheerful person. I have never
seen him frowning or appear in a painful mood. If he has ever appeared in a
soured mood, that should be in ‘the other room’.
You know women, sometimes, could make a
happy man frown when his appetite is high for that delicacy that’s usually
served in ‘the other room’? Moreover, he could also be in a painful mood while
in burial ceremonies. But the fact remains that, under normal circumstances,
the celebrant invariably grins.
It’s noteworthy that cheerfulness has
a unique way of sending a message to the people around you; it gives them a
sense of belonging; it makes them believe more in you; it shows them that you
are a man/leader in whom they are well-pleased.
Believe it or not, cheerfulness can
create a way where there is none. In other words, such idiosyncrasy ought to be
one of the basic features of a leader; hence, it should be invariably bore by
anyone who calls him/herself a true leader.
Please, permit me to drop my pen at
this juncture. But before I do that, I wish to seize this golden opportunity to
enjoin Imolites and beyond to join me in celebrating this Deputy Governor with
a clear difference.
He may not be perfect but he is surely
near to it, thus deserves our collective accolades and encomiums. Think about
it!
FDN Nwaozor
National
Coordinator, Right Thinkers Movement
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