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Alexander Chukwu, Former Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro President, Turns 50

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1 month ago

September 22, 2026

Engr. Alexander Chukwu celebrates his 50th birthday with family, friends and colleagues under the theme, “Celebrating 50 Years of God’s Faithfulness.”

Family, friends, colleagues, classmates and church members gathered on Saturday, September 12, 2026, to celebrate the 50th birthday of Engr. Alexander Chukwu under the theme, “Celebrating 50 Years of God’s Faithfulness.”

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The Alexander Chukwu 50th Birthday celebration brought together well-wishers from different stages and spheres of the celebrant’s life, marking five decades with expressions of gratitude, friendship and appreciation.

Chukwu, an accomplished engineer with more than two decades of experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro, District 9112.

He served as the club’s 24th President during the 2025–2026 Rotary year, a period in which the club implemented major community development projects and was recognised as the Overall Best Club in District 9112.

The birthday celebration also provided an opportunity for the celebrant to acknowledge the people and institutions that have played significant roles in his journey.

In his vote of thanks, Chukwu expressed appreciation to the guests who took time to celebrate the milestone with him.

“I want to specially recognise my colleagues from the NNPC family, my classmates from Ijebu Ode Grammar School, Yaba Tech, Federal Poly Ilaro, Unilag, my family, church members, ministers from the Redeemed Christian Church of God and members of the church, friends. I want to really appreciate you all for today,” he said.

Chukwu’s academic and professional background reflects a career built around engineering, management and professional development.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Lagos.

He is also a Project Management Professional and a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, as well as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Beyond his professional career, Chukwu has maintained an active commitment to community service through Rotary, where his leadership has been associated with projects aimed at making a positive impact in the community.

The gathering was ultimately a celebration of gratitude, bringing together people connected to Chukwu through family, education, professional life, church and community service.

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For the celebrant, the milestone represented more than a birthday. It was a moment to reflect on five decades of life, relationships, achievements and, above all, what he described as God’s faithfulness.

Alexander Chukwu

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Crowds Gather for Rare Sunrise at Egypt’s Abu Simbel Temple

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1 week ago

October 23, 2026

David Ogunjobi

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple to witness the twice-yearly sunrise ceremony illuminating Pharaoh Ramses II’s statue

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple on Thursday to witness a spectacular sunrise phenomenon in which sunlight illuminated the face of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, an event that occurs only twice a year.

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The ancient astronomical ceremony drew visitors from different parts of the world to the archaeological site in southern Egypt on October 22, one of two dates associated with the phenomenon.

The second occurrence takes place on February 22, when the rising sun illuminates the temple’s interior.

Egyptian tour guide Yasser Fouad described the occasion as extraordinary, saying some visitors had stayed overnight to secure the opportunity to witness the event.

“Today is an extraordinary day, everyone is keen, there are people who stayed over the night, foreigners who actually spent the night in Abu Simbel to see this phenomenon,” Fouad said.

The Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel dates back to the 13th century BC and is among Egypt’s most prominent archaeological attractions.

Built during the reign of Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, the temple is renowned for its monumental statues and sophisticated architectural design.

The twice-yearly sunrise phenomenon is a major attraction, drawing visitors eager to witness the interaction between sunlight and the temple’s ancient structure.

The dates have traditionally been associated with significant moments in Ramses II’s life.

October 22 is commonly linked to his birthday, while February 22 is associated with his accession to the throne.

However, the precise historical reasons behind the dates remain debated.

Some archaeologists have proposed alternative explanations, including that they may have marked the pharaoh’s coronation and birthday.

Abu Simbel underwent a major international rescue operation in the 1960s, when archaeologists and engineers relocated the temples to protect them from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

The monumental structures were cut into large blocks and reassembled at a higher location, preserving the site for future generations.

The relocation was one of the most significant archaeological preservation projects of the 20th century.

Despite the move, the temple continues to attract visitors for its ancient Egyptian art, monumental architecture and remarkable alignment with the rising sun.

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The annual gatherings highlight the enduring appeal of Egypt’s archaeological heritage and the continuing fascination with the astronomical knowledge and engineering achievements of its ancient civilisation.