By George Ozalla
A great mentor, benefactor, confidant, advisor and father figure par excellence he is to me and of course to so many others!
Chief Okiro is a man with large heart of gold, full of humility, civility, simplicity and accessibility!

He is indeed a fine intelligent officer as always, quintessential administrator, prolific author, father, grandfather, uncle and above all a God fearing man of immense valour!
He is also called Agunaechemba; meaning the lion that guards the city!
Chief Barrister Dr (Sir) Mike Mbama Okiro, the former Inspector General of Police (IGP) and former Chairman: Police Service Commission (PSC) turns 75 today to God’s glory!
An agile and gallant gentleman full of love and care to so many!
I remember vividly one certain early morning I had to meet up with Chief Okiro at his Maitama District, Abuja residence for an urgent discussion before he leaves for the airport on a foreign trip, on arrival at his residence as earlier agreed, he was incidentally rushing to go to morning mass first and foremost, amiable Chief Okiro graciously asked me to join him in his car while he drove.
Lo and behold on arrival at the church premises before I could properly alight from the car, the ever gallant and majestic fine officer Agunaechemba had quickly alighted and was almost about reaching the door post of the church with his brisk steps; while I was practically laid back struggling to catch up with his fast movement, the same scenario replayed itself because I was literally still running after him after the mass to make short return trip to his house!
Cheerful Daddy! Agunaechemba, I don’t even know which one of your kind gestures to begin to mention, but this one really uplifted my spirit much more, when I lost both my mother and father in 2017 and 2019 respectively in little less than two years apart, Chief Okiro was solidly behind me during those trying periods and went further to support me during the funerals.
Generous and kind-hearted Chief Okiro is always quick to ask me to join him at the dinning table as we discuss on sundry matters.
Great Daddy, an elder statesman and patriot; many happy returns to you in good health and may you remain highly blessed, amen!
Congratulations Sir!🍾🥂🎂🤝✌️