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DIAMOND JUBILEE AGE: 20 THINGS THE WORLD DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT FRED AJUDUA


DIAMOND JUBILEE AGE: 20 THINGS THE WORLD DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT FRED AJUDUA
On January 21 2020, Pen Master paid Chief Fred Ajudua a scheduled visit at his Lagos-VGC Marble Dome Home, a large and imposing house sitting on a hill from where it vigorously engages public views and attention. On entering the house, Pen Master freely walked in and around, in the spirit of the love that always binds the people of Igbuzo. The man, Chief Fred Ajudua often described as the “Architect of Modern Ibusa” is unarguably one of the biggest fish in history to have come out of Ibusa even as it is said that nearly every Ibusa family has benefited from him one way or the other.
Beyond what you know about him, there seems many sides you do not know. As the Igbuzo Chief celebrates his 60th Year birthday, your Pen Master brings you the things you do not know about the highly influential Igbuzo Chief.
Pen Master also dug into the Ajudua family photo depository all for your knowledge.
Happy reading!
1    1. Frederick Chukwujindu Ajudua was born in Sabo Gari, Kano State on June 5, 1960
i     2. His father is Chief Henry Nkeolisakwu Ajudua and his mother, Mrs. Regina Obiageli Ajudua nee Obahai hails from Obahai Royal House of Ogwashi-Uku
3    3. Fred Ajudua’s grandfather was HRH Obi Egbuke Ajudua who was the Senior Diokpa (traditional ruler) of Ibusa by gerontocracy.  
4    4. At St Patrick’s College, Asaba, Delta State where Fred Ajudua schooled, he was nicknamed “Jumbo” by his mates.
5    5. At the St. Patrick’s College, Asaba, Fred Ajudua was the Labour Prefect based on recommendation by David Ashikodi
6    6. At the St. Patrick’s College of Fred Ajudua’s time, Mr. Patrick Agokei and Asemine were the school’s principals respectively
7    7. Fred Ajudua would later live with Mr. Patrick Agokei from 1972 to 1973, again from 1978 to 1981
8    8. Fred Ajudua, a Nigerian-trained lawyer having schooled at the prestigious University of Benin was called to the Bar in the year 1987
9    9. The name, “Ajudua”, is derived from a popular Enuani aphorism that denotes “Anyi ju ka taa, anyi e do eee” which means “we disagree to agree”. It conveys the people’s societal belief that conflict is as old as mankind.
1   10. Chief Fred Ajudua opened his FCA law firm under the guidance of the late Chief Chike Chigbue, SAN and Prof Epiphany Azinge in Lagos, Nigeria.  
1   11. On January 14 1989, Chief Fred Ajudua wedded his long-time heartthrob, Princess Adankele Patience who hails from Ngegwe royal home from Eleme Eleme, Rivers State at the famous Church of Assumption, Falomo, Ikoyo, Lagos. They had met in Surulere, Lagos.
1   12. Dr. Hon Princess Adankele Patience Ajudua nee Ngegwe is now the Chief whip and member representing Oshimili North constituency at the Delta State House of Assembly
1   13. The marriage has borne Bobo Nkeolisakwu on June 30 1990, now a Nigerian trained international Barrister-at-Law.
1   14. On November 3 2018, Chief Fred Ajudua’s son, Barr Bobo married former Miss Naomi Giwa of Yoruba extraction.
1   15. Barr Bobo Ajudua is the Legal Consultant of famous Nigerian singer, Davido and other celebrities.   
1   16. Barr Bobo Ajudua is the father of Nathan Nkeolisakwu IV Ajudua, born August 9, 2019   
1   17. Chief Fred Ajudua instituted FCA Scholarship Foundation for all Ibusa indigenes in all state and federal institutions and Ibusa students schooling in Ibusa community. The Foundation trusteeship was under the Chairmanship of Obi Senator Nosike Ikpo. Other members were Chief Fred Ajudua, Chief Emma Odigwe Onianwa (Secretary), Chief Chris Nwarache, Chief Emma Onwuachi, Chief Willie Ikolodo and Alhaji Dania
1  18. Chief Fred Ajudua is the best known philanthropist in modern Ibusa
1  19. Only a few knows that at the time, Chief Fred Ajudua built his house in Ibusa at the age of 29
2  20. With 75 chieftaincy titles, still running, Chief Fred Ajudua is perhaps, the Anioma with the most traditional titles but it is the highest number in Ibusa and they include Dike Anioma, Arolu Lagos, Owaraneme Eleme, Ogisi Owaland, Onwanetili Igbuzo, Odoziani Ute Ogbeje, Ikejiani Umunede, Ukpe Egbuduaka, Dike Osa Osissa, Esama Akwe Atuma, Ide Okogbole, Ikemba Ejeme Uno, Nwanne Ejeme Aniogor, Nwada Ogwashi-Uku, Ike Obi Obior, Nwanedinaba Akwuzu, Oku Umuleri, Aku Kwesilieze Naze Owerri, Odueze Ubulu-Uku, Babamogbofin Ibadan, Garukwan Gamji Northern Nigeria, Gbobaniyi Ondoland and many more

Compiled by Emeka Esogbue
(Pen Master)






June 4, 2020

Comments

  1. UnknownThursday, 4 June 2020 at 07:12:00 GMT-7

    Congratulations to a wonderful and jolly fellow loved by the whole world. Happy birthday sir.

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  2. JerryFriday, 5 June 2020 at 04:32:00 GMT-7

    You refused to include in your compilation, that, Fred Ajudua is the all time biggest advance fee fraudster, a.k.a 419; and that, his stupendous wealth came from advance fee fraud activities spanning across many nations of the world.
    Despite his philanthropic activities, he still remains a bad example and bad influence on the youths of the Ibusa community.
    I wish he would repent of this sin, be converted to Christ, and restitute stolen monies to their respective original owners.
    Philanthropy does not, and can never make a criminal appear as a saint!

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