June 9, 2020
By Ijendu Iheaka
Chief Victor Oye, the National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has described the late Anthony Enukeme as a rare gem who sacrificed for Nigeria’s economic and political development.
Enukeme, (Onowu Neni) a prominent Igbo businessman popularly called “TONIMAS” in the business circles was reported dead on Tuesday morning.
The death of Enukaeme, a renowned philanthropist whom many regard as one of greatest philanthropist in Igboland in recent time has thrown many who benefitted from his gestures into mourning.
A source close to Enukeme’s family said the businessman from Neni, in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra state died after days of illness but he did not name the suspected source of his death.
Enukaeme, a Chieftain of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is being mourned by business and political associates as well as relations and benefactors.
In a release made available to newsmen, Oye said it was difficult believing that Enukeme was dead but noting sadly that he had gone to join the saints.
“The news hit me like a ballistic missile. I was dazed, shocked, and thrown into a mental fixation.
"How can he die like that? I queried. But no answer was coming from anywhere. As I wrote this short tribute my hand is trembling.
"Tonimas dead? I keep asking. It can’t be. My head is swirling and my heart beating in quick succession.
“A good man has joined the Saints. Since I met him it has been one good act or another recorded for him.
"He single-handed built a church in his hometown, Neni; celebrated annual yam festival for his people, and gave generously to numerous churches and for philanthropic causes.
“He loved APGA with passion. He attended our last National Convention in Awka where he was elected a BOT member.
"Oh, Lord, my God! How do we bear this burden of the loss of one of our pillars? I can’t continue. I am losing balance. Let me wait till the reality sinks before I can do a more befitting tribute”, Oye wrote.
The APGA Chairman said Enukeme's death has thrown the party into deep mourning, adding that the philanthropist will be missed by the entire Abia and his Neni community in Anambra state.
Before his death, Enukeme was the CEO of TONIMAS Group, a multi-million Naira manufacturing company concerned with production of lubricants, plastics, aluminum products and quality table water.
It also owns a large number of fuel stations in Abia state where he lie every and did his business and in other neighbouring states
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