The Great Icon of Our Time
In the gallery of great leaders and great men Chief Uchenna Okafor is without doubt, a rare master piece. He stands as strong as the cedar of Lebanon, neither by his knowledge nor his wisdom alone, but also by his keen reflex, his courage and his bull-like determination to pursue a people-driven cause.
The popular cliche, ‘first impression sticks’ is not applicable to Chief Uchenna Okafor. If you profile and categorize him based on the spur of the moment kind of judgment, then you have done so using the wrong barometer and faulty premise. Everybody remember him as the handsome, ever-smiling man who is well-loved for his life of philanthropism. Always had this calm, friendly mien.
He is a personification of undiluted humanness, the perfect example of leadership symbolism, the paragon of idealism, the soul of humanity, the heart of warrior, the perfect gentleman.
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As The Director General of COMTOA’S Task-Force and Monitoring Team, Chief Uchenna has spearheaded a series of initiatives that has redefined commercial motocycle and tricycle operations. He is an exceptional man who cares for his family members as well as those who are lucky to come his way. He has encouraged mostly youths to embrace education and has continued to empower all those fortunate to come his way. He is that affluent young man who uses his God given wealth to better the lives of his people and sacrifices his own pleasure and comfort for the sake of his community.
Chief Uchenna Okafor has a will cast in iron, his determination is etched in stone and his clarity of purpose cannot be disputed. His leadership marked by a pragmatic approach to regulatory oversight and a visionary outlook on the future of the industry. He is firm, and resolute. A courageous and dogged fighter, unassuming, highly principled and very modest in all aspects of life; whose lifestyle and philosophy is worthy of emulation. This young and amiable gentleman, a Chief, a nation builder, a long life Nigerian; who has touched many lives with everything he has, is a role model to all our rich men out there to learn how to use their resources to support & touch the lives of less privileged in the society.
There is no doubt that Chief Uchenna has carved a niche for himself in all areas of human endeavours. Having introduced innovatives regulatory frame work aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency. His commitment, creativity and outstanding support towards the socio-economic development of Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association (COMTOA) has taken Delta State to stardom, Emerged as a pivotal in revolutionizing the transportation sector, driving it towards a future marked by safety, efficiency, sustainability and has also singled out this great personality as an icon of repute.
His exemplary character and unassuming posture has continued to yield positive results as the Director General of Task-Force and Monitoring, Delta State. Words fall short when one tries to describe this man of inestimable character.
He is one in a million, and has received numerous prestigious awards both locally and internationally, he has also as well recognizing the important of collaborative efforts, to seeking to strengthen partnership with local governments and community organization while his focus is on advocating for safer and more efficiency transportation solutions while addressing community needs and concern.
Chief Uchenna Okafor’s Journey to becoming a transformative leader in Asaba’s transportation sector is deeply rooted in his commitment to community service. He is a breath of fresh air to those who encounter him. His relentless honest commitment to human rights will continue to serve as a beacon of hope not for just the good people of COMTOA but also Nigerians.
