By Ijeoma John, Nnewi
The Chief Executive Officer of Palms Realty and Investment Limited, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, has celebrated renowned industrialist and business mogul, Dr. Cletus Madubugwu Ibeto, on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a worthy ambassador of Nnewi whose entrepreneurial achievements have brought honour and recognition to the community.
Ikebunwa, who celebrated the business magnate on Friday, November 6, extolled his contributions to industrial development, economic growth and the promotion of Nnewi’s renowned entrepreneurial spirit, noting that his achievements have continued to inspire generations of aspiring entrepreneurs.
He described Ibeto as an extraordinary son of Nnewi whose remarkable journey in business and industrial investments has helped project the community onto the global stage, making him an important figure in the history of Nnewi’s enterprise, ingenuity and industriousness.
According to him, Ibeto’s accomplishments demonstrate that greatness can emerge from any background when vision, hard work, courage and determination are brought together.
Beyond his accomplishments in the business world, Ikebunwa also acknowledged the industrialist’s influence as a father figure, mentor and generous supporter of others, noting that his impact extends beyond his business establishments to the numerous lives and opportunities his influence has touched.
He further described Ibeto’s journey from Nnewi to the global business community as an inspiring example of what strategic thinking, determination and belief in one’s possibilities could achieve, adding that his accomplishments have given the people of Nnewi more reasons to take pride in their identity and aspirations.
While wishing the celebrant many more fruitful years, Ikebunwa prayed God to grant him sound health, renewed strength, greater wisdom and continued fulfilment, expressing hope that the years ahead would bring him more opportunities to contribute to humanity.
He also commended Ibeto for remaining an inspiration, a worthy ambassador of Nnewi and an outstanding example of purposeful leadership, enterprise and hard work, wishing him greater accomplishments and many more years of happiness and good health.
