Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji on Thursday visited the home of CEO of  ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali and his wife in Umuahia to felicitate with them on the arrival of their first baby after 11 years of marriage.


The Speaker who came in company of his aides congratulated Okali and his wife for their patience and belief in God in the eleven years without a child.


The Speaker described Okali as a rare breed, pointing out that he  was unaware of the family’s situation before now. He further praised  the couple for not allowing the long years without a child steal their joy.


According to him, Okali is usually in a joyful mood, going about his business without stress


The Speaker also applauded him for maintaining objectivity and and not being biased in his reportage, and urged other media practitioners especially online publishers to emulate him.


He prayed for physical and spiritual growth of the baby, praying that she becomes a shining star in the society.


Okali in response applauded b the Speaker for the visit and identifying with the family at their period of joy.


He extolled the Speaker for being an embodiment of humility, and  prayed  for God’s blessings upon him and his family.