Onyedum: Celebrating a Goldfish at 60
- By Ingram Osigwe
Goldfish has no hidding place. That is why at 60, Chief Evergreen Jude Ezeobi Onyedum (Onwa Mbosi) is being celebrated.
A man of the people, Onwa Mbosi at 60, according to his friends and associates, deserves fitting accolades and kind words due to a man who is faithfully serving God and humanity selflessly.
A touching birthday eulogy rendered by his beloved children perhaps best summaries Chief Ezeobi's personage and unknots the nexus between ageing and goodness of the heart:
"Lots of love from your Children"
Sixty years ago when he was born in his sleepy village, Umuezike, Mbosi, Ihiala local government area of Anambra state, his birth neither heralded stars nor caused rainbow to appear on the sky, yet, unknown to many a man who would change the narratives of the world around him, a star himself had been born.
Onyedum's journey to life started shortly after his higher education when he joined his brother in business and due to his can do spirit, later moved on to establish his own company, Bravo Products Limited (Bravo Foam) in 1991.
A shrewd business man and goal getter, Onwa Mbosi also went on to establish Evergreen International Services Limited, and Evergreen General Merchandise Limited.
A major player in the foam industry, Onyedum's foam depots distribution, wholesale and retail outlets are situated in most parts of the country.
He also distributes for Mouka foam limited and has remained the number one distributor of Mouka Foam for 18 consecutive years.
A successful businessman, Onyedum has won several honors and recognitions in the foam Industry which is a testimony of his astuteness in business. Onwa Mbosi was rewarded with the title of “Onwa Platinum” of Lagos for winning the distinguished award of platinum for outstanding sales performances in 2014 from Mouka foams.
Chief Onyedum is a philanthropist who has contributed generously to the development of his home town and his environs has numerous awards and recognitions in Ihiala LGA, Lagos and beyond for his benevolence.
In 1997-2000 he was awarded the “Pillar of Development” by the Mbosi Town Development Union.
He is the President Emeritus of G21 Committee of friends club for 12 year and was indeed the founding President
He has also been elevated to the position of High Chief Owelle Mbosi since September 2019 among numerous awards in the last few years
Evergreen as he is fondly called has also contributed immensely towards youth development, education and the society at large. In 2014 he received an ambassadorial award from the symbol of hope foundation (NGO) in recognition of his support to the organization.
A devout Catholic, Onwa is happily married to Chief Mrs. Ogechi Onyedum (Lolo Onedo) and their union is blessed with children.
The sixth year in one's life is indeed a significant milestone, so it is in Onwa's 60th year on earth.
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Ingram writes from Akokwa, Imo State
