Peter Obi, Others Hail Chimamanda Adichie At 48

Yinka Olatunbosun 

As Nigeria’s celebrated writer and feminist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, marks her 48th birthday on Monday September 15, fans and literary enthusiasts have shared congratulatory messages on social media.

Following her message of gratitude on X where she wrote: “+48, To God be all the Glory, Amen,” many have taken to social media to express their goodwill messages.

The former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, eulogised the writer for her brilliant contribution to world literature.

According to him, “Chimamanda has blossomed into a true literary giant, whose writings enrich global literature while uplifting humanity. She has used her extraordinary gift to tell our stories with dignity and raise new generations of storytellers. Through her writings and literary workshops, she continues to shape young minds, encouraging them to dream boldly, think critically, and wield words as instruments of truth and transformation.

“On this special day, I celebrate her not only as my sister but also as a beacon of inspiration to millions. May God continue to strengthen her, bless her in the years ahead with wisdom and joy, and make her light shine even brighter for Nigeria and the world.”

Adichie, celebrated globally for her award-winning works such as ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’, ‘Americanah’ and ‘Purple Hibiscus’, continues to inspire readers with her storytelling and advocacy for gender equality and African narratives. 

Wife of former Ondo State Governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, also praised the writer for her efforts towards promoting the voices of women globally.

She wrote on X: “I join you in wishing Chimamanda a happy birthday. Indeed, she made us visible and gave Nigerian women the audacity to discuss feminism at the table.”

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    Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja 

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that a total of 4,445,505 have registered in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).

    INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement Monday also revealed that the online voter pre-registration in the Federal  Capital Territory (FCT) ended Monday, September 15, 2025.

    He noted: “As of Sunday, 14th September 2025, a total of 4,445,505 Nigerians have now pre-registered online in four weeks since the commencement of the exercise on 18th August 2025.

    “The figure at the end of Week Four shows that 2,141,294 (48.17 per cent) are male and 2,304,211 (51.83 per cent) are female.

    “In terms of age and occupation, the majority 2,924,643 (65.79 per cent) are between the ages of 18 and 34, while 1,112,344 (25.02 per cent) are students.

    “As of Friday, 12th September 2025, the combined figures of the completed online pre-registration and the physical (in-person) registration is 509,929 out of which 229,758 (45.06 per cent) are male and 280,171 (54.94 per cent) are female.

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    Olumekun added that the detailed distribution of both online and completed registrations by state, gender, age, occupation and disability have been uploaded on its website and other official platforms for public information.

    On ward level registration in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), he said: “As earlier announced by the commission, the online voter pre-registration in the FCT ends today, Monday 15th September 2025. 

    “For the next two weeks, the physical (in-person) option will be at the designated venues. Thereafter, the commission will devolve the registration to all the 62 wards in the FCT from 29th September to 8th October 2025. Detailed addresses of the centres have already been uploaded to our official platforms.”

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