CHIEF M. DANIEL OFANGBAH CELEBRATES 70TH BIRTHDAY, HONOURED WITH PEACE AMBASSADOR AWARD
OJO, LAGOS STATE — Mr. M. Daniel Ofangbah, popularly known as “Tallest,” on Sunday, September 20, 2026, celebrated his 70th birthday with family, friends, associates and well-wishers who gathered in Ojo, Lagos State, to honour his life, faith, legacy and impact.
The celebrant was also honoured with the Peace Ambassador Award (PA), an initiative of Pastor Patrick Oseaga Eghator, and conferred through Voice Out Nigeria News (VONNews) in recognition of his contributions to humanity, the maritime sector and peaceful community relations.
The celebration, held under the theme “70 Years of Faith, Legacy & Impact,” brought together people from different walks of life, including members of the Edo Maritan Club, military personnel, church leaders, friends, family members and associates.
The event featured prayers, tributes, presentations, entertainment and the cutting of the birthday cake, while photographs documenting different stages of the celebrant’s life were also displayed.
Speaking during the celebration, Mr. M. Daniel Ofangbah expressed gratitude to God, recalling the difficult circumstances he experienced while growing up.
He said he lost his father at about 12 years of age and later lost his mother, adding that he had passed through different challenges before reaching the milestone.
According to him, his achievements were a result of perseverance, faith in God and commitment to whatever he found himself doing.
Ofangbah urged people to put God first in whatever they do, stressing that faith and perseverance remain important in overcoming life’s challenges.
He referenced Psalm 23, encouraging people not to be afraid of opposition and stressing that God remains the ultimate source of strength and success.
His wife, Mrs. A. Stella Ofangbah, described the celebration as a major surprise, saying she did not expect such a large gathering.
She advised women to exercise patience and support their husbands, while also speaking about the importance of maintaining peace within the family.
Mrs. Ofangbah prayed for her husband’s continued longevity, good health and prosperity, expressing her desire to continue sharing life with him.
The President of the Edo Maritan Club, Mr. Tom Edeigba, described Ofangbah as a founding member and Board of Trustees member of the association since 1993.
Edeigba explained that the Edo Maritan Club supports Edo indigenes and their wives working within the maritime industry, including people involved in logistics, cleaning, shipping-related activities and other areas of the sector.
He said Ofangbah’s humility, Christian faith and willingness to support others had made him an important figure within the organisation.
Another guest, Mr. Lucky Freeman, an entertainer, described Ofangbah as a big brother, father, leader and role model who had consistently supported younger people and made himself available to others.
He said many people travelled from different places to attend the celebration because of the support and goodwill Ofangbah had shown them over the years.
The celebrant’s last child, Miss Faith Ofangbah, described her father as a loving father and grandfather who extends his care beyond his immediate family.
She said his ability to treat many people as members of his family was one of the qualities that made him unique.
Faith prayed for her father to enjoy many more years in good health, prosperity, happiness and laughter, noting that he was someone who loved to laugh.
A family member, Mr. Alex Ofangbah, said the original plan was for a small celebration involving family and close friends, but the number of people who turned up made the occasion much bigger than expected.
He attributed the large turnout to Ofangbah’s contributions to people’s lives and said the celebration demonstrated the love and respect people have for him.
He urged people to learn to appreciate one another, live peacefully and allow love to guide their relationships.
A representative of the 149 Battalion, Warrant Officer Momo, also joined other guests in celebrating Ofangbah. He prayed for longevity, prosperity, good health and continued blessings for the celebrant and his family.
The military delegation also presented a gift to Ofangbah on behalf of the battalion.
In his tribute, Pastor Patrick Oseaga Eghator, the initiator of the award, described Ofangbah as a man of honour, integrity, humility and strong faith in God.
He said the celebrant had positively influenced the lives of many people and remained committed to helping others.
Pastor Eghator prayed that God would grant Ofangbah long life and enable him to enjoy the years ahead in good health and fulfilment.
VONNEWS HONOURS OFANGBAH WITH PEACE AMBASSADOR AWARD
As part of activities marking his 70th birthday, Voice Out Nigeria News (VONNews) proudly conferred the distinguished Peace Ambassador Award (PA) on Mr. M. Daniel Ofangbah, popularly known as “Tallest,” through the initiative of Pastor Patrick Oseaga Eghator.
According to the citation issued by VONNews, the award was presented in recognition of his meritorious and impactful philanthropic services to the growth of humanity, outstanding contributions to the development of the maritime sector, and exemplary and visionary leadership style which continues to inspire peace, progress and unity.
The citation further recognised him as Director, Oziegbemi Ventures and Maxfalex International Limited, involved in clearing and forwarding, import and export, as well as Grand Patron, Esan Maritime; Patron, Edo Maritime; and Patron, G7.
VONNews described the honouree as a “man of honour, service and integrity” and congratulated him on attaining the age of 70.
Other individuals involved in making the birthday celebration possible were also recognised during the event, including Pastor Patrick Oseaga Eghator, who was acknowledged for his role as facilitator, motivator and organiser of the presentations.
The gathering ended with prayers, goodwill messages and congratulations to Mr. M. Daniel Ofangbah as he marked his 70th birthday, with family, friends and associates wishing him many more years of good health, prosperity, peace and continued impact.
@VONNews Esther Osazuwa
