The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KOTEC Group of Companies, Chief Dr Chika Emenike paid tribute to late Engr Ajulu Uzodike who was buried on October 4 at his residence in Otolo Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Ajulu Uzodike died in the United States of America at the age 75 years.
Chief Dr Emenike described the late Ajulu as a good man who left so many legacies which he advised his children to sustain.
“Engr Ajulu Uzodike was a good man and a distinguished personality. He loved to help others and indeed he empowered so many through employment opportunities created by CUTIX PLC which he founded.
“Good things never exhaust from their source. I, therefore, advise his children to follow the footsteps of their father to sustain his legacies because he lived good life.
“Late Oziuzo Nnewi can be remembered by so many things. He was not a selfish business man and as you can see he made his business PLC and this status will help its sustainability, to outlive him.
“In hundred years to come and beyond, his legacies in business will remain ever green, “he added.
The KOTEC GROUP CEO whose business empire includes production of Tummy Tummy Noodles, one of the best in the market, consoled the family of the deceased, his friends and well wishers while praying that his soul would rest in perfect peace.
Also in his tribute, the CEO of CHICASON Group, Dr Chika Okafor said that Ajulu Uzodike’s death was a big blow to not only the Nnewi people but to Anambra State and Nigeria generally.
Dr Okafor, however, attributed it to the will of God, praying that God would grant his soul eternal rest.
“We console his family, friends and well wishers to bear the loss with fortitude.
“He will be remembered as a peaceful man. He was peaceful wherever you saw him in his lifetime. He made peace with everyone.
“When he started CUTIX PLC many people did not know what PLC was. He did that many years ago and this has created employment opportunities for so many people today, “he said.
