By: Ijeoma Sandra, Nnewi.

It was a double celebration as an Oraifite-born Philanthropist, Sir Nnamdi Onuchukwu has been conferred with the honour of the Knights of St. John International (KSJl), and celebrated his 60th birthday in grand style.

During a Thanksgiving Mass commemorating Sir Nnamdi Onuchukwu’s 60th birthday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Isingwu Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday, November 16, 2025, the Parish Priest in his sermon charged the congregation to be prepared for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

He described Knights as soldiers of the church, adding that they have been respected in the church. He appraised the exemplary life of Sir Onuchukwu, whose philanthropic nature and his undying love for humanity need to be emulated.

Speaking at the grand reception held at the celebrant’s country home in Isingwu Oraifite, Sir Nnamdi Onuchukwu(Ofu onye anaghi anu uda egbe na Oraifite) appreciated God Almighty for being alive to witness another year despite the challenges of life.

“Celebrating my 60th birthday, I am just grateful to God for the life after all I have been through,” he said.

Sir Onuchukwu said in life one has to trust God, work hard, and dream big, and went further to encourage people to give, stating that “no life is worth living without giving”.

“The more you give, the more you receive. We don’t give to receive from man but from God. My own is to dedicate the rest of my life to the service of God and humanity” he noted.

Sir Onuchukwu, who had contributed immensely to the development of his community, Isingwu, sponsored so many less privileged children from primary school to university level, contributed to solidify security in his community and beyond said the accolades and titles he received from his people remained a testament of his secret giving.

Barrister George Uwolloh (Nnadilinwa) described the celebrant as a true friend, a man with a good heart and a trusted friend. He prayed that God would continue to be with him and his family.

On the same note, the celebrant’s brother, Chief Charles Onuchukwu, described Sir Nnamdi Onuchukwu as a unique person, self-disciplined and a giver, who, according to him, has contributed immensely to the well-being of his family and humanity at large. He prayed that God would continue to protect and guide his family to live in harmony.

The PG of Isingwu community, Chief Sir Godwin Ugochukwu, said the celebrant remained a good man, whose love for his community knows no bounds.

He said Sir Onuchukwu, as one of the biggest stakeholders in the Isingwu community, has been there for the people.

“He always contributes to the community’s development. We are here to celebrate our own, who have done so much for us. Clocking 60, and becoming a knight of St. John, worth thanking God for,” he stressed.

Chief Ugochukwu urged people to emulate Sir Onuchukwu’s philanthropic nature and embrace what is good.

The event witnessed the cutting of the cake by the celebrant, merriment, and the presentation of over ten thousand exercise books, pens, and pencils to students of his community school.