BY JUDE OSSAI / ENUGU
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A birthday is the anniversary of a person’s birth, often celebrated with gifts, cards, parties, or other festivities.
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Today, there is sound of laughter as friends, colleagues, students, and well-wishers across the globe joined Professor Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji, PhD, a distinguished scholar, legal luminary, and astute politician to mark his birthday with glowing admiration and tributes.
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Professor Nnaji contributions to academia and governance have left an indelible mark, hence the ovation.
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A Professor of International Law and Global Politics at the University of Kansas Law School, USA, and a Judge at the International Criminal Court MCC at The Hague, Netherlands, Prof. Nnaji’s career embodies excellence, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to justice and intellectual growth. His towering influence in legal education and international affairs has earned him numerous accolades, including the Merit Award from the University of Naples II, Italy.
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As Enugu State and the global academic community celebrate this remarkable icon, social media platforms have been flooded with glowing tributes from young and old alike. From legal practitioners to students, politicians, and admirers from various fields, heartfelt encomiums continue to pour in, lauding his unparalleled dedication to scholarship, leadership, and service to humanity.
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Prof. Nnaji has also played a pivotal role in Nigerian politics, where he has remained a strong advocate for progressive governance. His political journey includes contesting as a Vice-Chancellor candidate for Enugu State University (ESUT) in 2015, a Senatorial candidate for Enugu East KP in 2019, and a Governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023. Most recently, in 2024, he was a Vice-Chancellor candidate for Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.
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Beyond his academic and political strides, Prof. Nnaji is widely revered for his mentorship, integrity, and visionary outlook, which continue to inspire generations of young scholars and legal minds. His influence transcends borders, earning him the admiration of international institutions and policymakers alike.
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As the celebration continues, Enugu State and well-wishers worldwide join in wishing this esteemed scholar a long life, good health, and more groundbreaking achievements in the years ahead.
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