My 65th Birthday Proclamation. By Iwuoha Godwin.

IIwuoha Godwin Chukwumaihe, Omezirinwanne I of Umuaka Ancient Kingdom; today, I stand at 65 — preserved by grace, strengthened by trials, crowned by experience.

Sixty-five years ago, I entered this world.

Through seasons of joy and sorrow, honor and injustice, I have been upheld by God Almighty — the Omni — the One who rules over all destinies.

Before I speak of my journey, I honor my roots.

I pay special tribute to my eldest sister,

Dorathy Okoro,

Alabeke, née Iwuoha Odunze Duruonyeoma.

Under her apron string, I grew.Under her guidance, I was molded. She steadied my childhood and helped shape the foundation of the man I have become.

I celebrate my siblings — my bloodline, my shared origin, my strength by birth.

Ann Obi, Chinedu, Chidi, Ifeanyichukwu and

Chukwuemeka.

Bound not just by name, but by one blood. One heritage. One ancestral cord that cannot be broken.

And I proudly acknowledge my cousin,

Chima Festus Okoro, NwaNwa M — a man of unassuming character, straight-forward in speech, honesty personified. In a world where many bend with the wind, he stands firm in integrity. Such character is rare, and I honor him openly today.

I remember with deep reverence my beloved wife of blessed memory, Concepta Nkiruka Enyioma Iwuoha.