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Leave a tributeWhat a visionary mind, who inspired people from very far unknowingly. Growing up in Esan part of Edo State in the early 80s, the best Tv reception we could get was from NTA Enugu and later other State owned stations in the Old Imo and Anambra. I watched several interviews of this gentleman who spoke and made his points on all Business issues with clarity and simplicity. Over the years, I read more about him in the Business sphere. Like every flower in our land, which the system prefers to trample, they did all to weaken his strength. I am sure his family and friends would take joy in knowing that wherever the history of Nigeria's enterprise and industrialisation is written, his will never be forgotten. He blazed the odds and lived a highly rewarded life.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
It is very painful to know that you have gone to be with your maker with all the plans that you have for our fatherland and your family.
I was hoping that you will pull through this illness as you always do in the past. I was devastated to learn of your transition to glory few hours ago. I couldn’t believe it. While we mourn your departure here on earth, I know that heaven is rejoicing because an angel has returned.
My hand is shaking as I type this because I don't know what to tell your wife (Nelly) when I see her. Chief, your departure is simply a great loss that words cannot express. My consolation is that you departed this word as a great soldier of Christ.
Your contributions and advice in our local church (RCCG OPEN HEAVENS, EDGWARE) will be greatly missed.
Thanks for the time we spent together. Your brotherly advice and words of wisdom has made me a better person.
Adieu Okpuzu of Igboland.
Sleep tight in the Lord’s bosom my brother in Christ.
Tribute from Jude Olisa
Africa has lost one of her illustruos son. You were a great philanthropist, enterprenuer, industrialist, very inteligent and a good leader.
You were a man of many skills, the young ones sought your advice , the politicians never stop visiting you for opinion, Head of States needed your enterpreneuship skill. You were very accommodating and peace loving. I will miss you. May your gently soul rest in perfect peace.
That is how your life is
still finding it very difficult to say was...
Chief you will forever missed
You were daddy London to many of us....
Adieu Great industrialist!
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10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHIEF ONWUKA KALU, OFR
1. He was a foremost industrialist in Africa.
2. He was a Teenage Millionaire; was already a millionaire at 19 years.
3. He founded the first Nigerian company to be quoted straight on the first tier of the Nigerian STOCK EXCHANGE- Onwuka HiTek Plc.
4. He was a foremost promoter of Made-in-Nigeria goods.
5. He was one of the first set of Nigerians to obtain a banking license.
6. He founded and chaired the board of Fidelity Bank.
7. He was a great lover of children passionate about promoting the welfare of African children.
8. He was a member of the Nigerian 1988 Constituent Assembly.
9. He was a great philanthropist.
10. He was one of the best known Nigerians of the 1970s and 1980s.