Chief Leemon Ikpea Celebrates Elder Engr. Adams Okoene at 80, Hails His Legacy of Excellence and Service

Kingsley Ohens reporting for Urbanscoopnews

The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Late Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu Foundation (LAAAF), Chief Dr. Leemon Ikpea, CON, FNSE, has, on behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, extended warm congratulations to one of the Foundation’s distinguished trustees and the Managing Director of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company, Elder Engr. Adams Okoene, on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary.

In a heartfelt goodwill message personally signed by Chief Dr. Leemon Ikpea and made available to journalists through the Foundation’s Secretary, ESV. Amb. Tony Okonigene, the LAAAF Chairman described Elder Engr. Okoene’s 80th birthday as a remarkable milestone worthy of celebration, honour, and profound gratitude to God for a life devoted to excellence, integrity, and selfless service.

Chief Ikpea commended the octogenarian for his exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, engineering profession, community development, and nation-building, noting that his outstanding leadership and wealth of experience have continued to inspire generations of professionals and emerging leaders.

According to him, Elder Engr. Okoene’s unwavering commitment to excellence, humility, patriotism, and humanitarian service has earned him widespread respect within and beyond the corporate world. He added that his dedication as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Late Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu Foundation has significantly strengthened the Foundation’s vision and programmes aimed at promoting educational advancement, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development.

Chief Ikpea further described the celebrant as a man of honour whose wisdom, discipline, and exemplary character have remained invaluable assets to every institution he has served. He noted that Elder Engr. Okoene’s life reflects the virtues of purposeful leadership, hard work, compassion, and an enduring commitment to the common good.

“As you celebrate this remarkable milestone of 80 fruitful years, we join your family, friends, professional associates, and countless admirers in thanking Almighty God for His faithfulness over your life. Your enduring legacy of excellence, integrity, and dedicated service continues to inspire us all.

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Late Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu Foundation, I warmly congratulate you on this special occasion. We pray that God grants you continued good health, strength, divine grace, peace, and many more years of impactful service to humanity,” Chief Ikpea stated.

The Board of Trustees of the Late Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu Foundation also wished Elder Engr. Adams Okoene a joyful and memorable 80th birthday celebration, expressing confidence that his enduring legacy will continue to illuminate the path of future generations and remain a source of pride to the Foundation, Edo State, and Nigeria at large.