By Ingram Osigwe
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love” – Saint Basil, Bishop of Cesarea (329-379).
The above timeless quote aptly defines the character trait of Ambassador Chukwube Henry Okafor as the Association of Anambra Development Unions, AASDU confers on him an award of honor at its 2024 Award/Dinner Night holding at Colonnades Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024, in recognition of his numerous prints on the sands of time.
A shrewd business tycoon with business interests spanning maritime, construction, real estate, entertainment, hospitality among others, Ambassador Okafor is one of Anambra’s illustrious sons that has brought immense socio- economic infrastructural and human capital development to the state.
His company, Ike Jerusalem Construction is involved in the building of luxury but affordable homes and apartments; he also owns Ike luxury and deluxe apartments and Rehat apartments.
Ambassador Okafor is equally the brain behind the very successful IJMUZIK record label.
A prominent clearing and forwarding agent, Henry Okafor is the MD/ CEO of Multiple Hems World accessories Freight Forwarding.
A humanist and welfarist, Ambassador Okafor’s heart beats for the poor, the needy, the vulnerable and the downtrodden hence his Jerusalem Foundation has been actively involved in giving humanitarian assistance to the less privileged in the society.
A native of Umuawulu, located in the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Okafor is reputed for his entrepreneurial spirit having successfully built and managed numerous projects and businesses thus creating jobs and contributing significantly to the local economy.
Dogged, purpose driven and goal- oriented, through the dint of hardwork and personal achievements and dedication, Ambassador Okafor has built a reputation for himself as a corporate czar, wealth creator, employer of labour and a philanthropist.
He exudes and exemplifies integrity, transparency and hope, representing an inspiration and role model for those around him.
Happily married to a delectable woman, Ambassador Okafor is a devoted family man, married.Together with his beautiful wife, they are blessed with two lovely children.
His strong commitment to Christianity and his Catholic faith is evident in his active involvement and contributions to the growth of the Church.
Passionate about community development and poverty Alleviation, Ambassador Okafor has been variously and immensely involved in the socio-economic and infrastructural development of his town, Umuawulu where he is highly respected and celebrated.
– Ingram Osigwe, CEO of Full page international communications Ltd writes from Lagos.
