PORT HARCOURT, Rivers State – The city of Port Harcourt was abuzz with celebration, as family, friends, and esteemed dignitaries gathered to honour Ada-Ena Chief (Mrs.) Grace Eleanya Kalu (PhD) on her milestone 50th birthday. The lavish event, which commenced with a heartfelt family thanksgiving service at Assemblies of God Church, culminated in a grand reception at The Oaks Parks and Gardens Event Centre, drawing notable figures from across the banking, oil & gas, and political sectors.
The joyous occasion saw Dr. Kalu’s husband, Hon. Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, play host to a distinguished array of guests. Among those in attendance were the Majority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Uche Okoro Kalu, alongside Hon. Nwaka O. Inem, Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Trade and Commerce, and Hon. Obinna Odum, Director General of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority.
Further underscoring the event’s significance were Connel Ezichi Kalu, General Manager of the Abia Road Transport Management Agency, and Dr. Kalu Orji, Commissioner for Abia State Local Government Commission. Mayors of various Abia State Local Governments graced the event with their wives, adding to the high-profile attendance.
The corporate world was equally well-represented, with several notable bank executives and managers joining the festivities. Key figures from the oil and gas industry were also present, including prominent managers from SPDC (Renaissance Energy) and other companies such as Mrs. Chioma Okpoechi, Mr. Babatunji Bakare, Mr. Uche Ocho, Mr. Emeka Morah, and Mr. Johnson. Leading entrepreneurs like Fred Eze, MD/CEO of First Priority Resources International Ltd; Mr. Henry Esonwanne, MD/CEO of SWASS Energy Nigeria Ltd; Mr. Kingsley, MD/CEO of Elekings Nig Ltd; and Mr. George Ukaegbu, MD of Eli, were also in attendance.
The celebration was deeply enriched by the vibrant presence of men and women from the Abiriba Community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, reflecting Dr. Kalu’s strong ties and esteemed position within her community. The event served as a testament to Ada-Ena Dr. Grace Eleanya Kalu’s remarkable journey and influence across various spheres.
