Toba Owojaiye, Founder of Reset Nigeria,
along with many Nigerians and well-wishers across Africa have taken to social media to celebrate the 63rd birthday of Senator Rochas Okorocha, a former Governor of Imo State and former Senator representing Imo West, widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest champions of free education.
In a press release made available to Truth Live News, Owojaiye asserted that for over three decades, Rochas Okorocha has stood at the forefront of philanthropy, service, and humanitarian impact. Through the Rochas Foundation, his vision for a society where every child, regardless of background, can access quality education has touched lives far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
The numbers tell a compelling story:
18 free schools established across 13 states in Nigeria
Students drawn from 36 African countries
19 graduating sets over the years
More than 35,000 lives directly impacted
From orphans to children of humble backgrounds, countless families have risen from despair to possibility because of this singular commitment to education. The Foundation has become a beacon of hope, redefining what is possible when leadership is anchored in compassion and vision.
As many beneficiaries proudly testify, “We are proof that education transforms lives.” Indeed, Rochas Okorocha’s legacy is not merely in political office but in the thousands of living testimonies who today contribute to society because he chose to give.
Speaking on the milestone, Toba Owojaiye, Founder of Reset Nigeria, described Okorocha as “Africa’s greatest free educator, whose legacy will continue to inspire generations long after today’s celebrations.”
On this milestone, admirers across the country salute a man who has shown that leadership is service, and service is sacrifice.
Happy 63rd Birthday, Distinguished Senator Rochas Okorocha. May the years ahead strengthen his resolve to keep giving, building, and transforming lives.