Father’s Day Tribute: Dr. Dominic Joshua Celebrates Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as a Mentor, Nation-Builder, and Father Figure to Many
As the world marks Father’s Day, celebrated entrepreneur and youth development advocate, Dr. Dominic Joshua, has penned a moving tribute to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, describing him as more than a political leader—a father figure whose influence and mentorship continue to shape the course of many lives in Nigeria and beyond.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Dr. Joshua, who is the Founder of Cultivate Africa, praised Senator Kalu’s unwavering support, exemplary leadership, and his deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of thinkers, builders, and public servants.
“Today, on Father’s Day, I join countless others in celebrating a man who has not only blazed trails in politics and business, but who has also extended the heart and hand of fatherhood to many of us navigating these demanding spaces,” Dr. Joshua said.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State and a leading voice in the Nigerian Senate, has over the years gained a reputation for being accessible and responsive to young leaders and innovators across sectors. Dr. Joshua described the senator’s mentorship as a rare combination of wisdom, patience, discipline, and vision, likening it to that of a true father guiding a family toward purpose.
“His words are never empty, and his actions are always intentional. For me and many others, he is a mentor, a stabilizing voice, and a strong father figure in the ever-complex world of leadership and public life,” he added.
While the tribute carries personal weight for Dr. Joshua, it also speaks to a broader need in Nigerian society—the need for fatherly leadership that models integrity, courage, and care. He noted that Kalu’s story, from humble beginnings to his achievements in national service, remains a blueprint for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs.
“This Father’s Day, I celebrate a man whose life embodies fatherhood not just biologically, but through his selfless investment in the dreams and futures of others. Senator Orji Kalu reminds us that real leadership is fatherhood in public form,” Dr. Joshua affirmed.
The tribute adds to growing public recognition of Senator Kalu’s impact, not only in legislative accomplishments but also in nurturing a culture of mentorship in Nigerian politics and business.
As Nigerians reflect on the role of father figures in shaping society, Dr. Dominic Joshua’s message resonates as both a personal celebration and a national call to honor those whose quiet strength, wisdom, and support build generations behind the scenes.
