Gen. Esekhiagbe, Leader With Purpose, Impact
-CFWS&FHSF
By: Our Correspondent
General Cecil Esekhiagbe (Rtd), Ph.D, the Chairman, Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Supports Fund, CFWS&FHSF, has been described as an uncommon leader who has demonstrated that true leadership is not about position, but about purpose and impact.
The organization, CFWS&FHSF, so described the People's General, in a Birthday felicitation contained in their Press Release, made available to Winning Media, Dated: 8th January 2026 and signed by Ezekiel Adi, for the
Board of Trustees, Management, and Staff of the Centre.
The Press Release, captioned: "BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO A DISTINGUISHED PATRIOT AND LEADER, Gen. Cecil Esekhiagbe (Rtd), Ph.D
Chairman, Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Supports Fund (CFWS&FHSF)". Reads in part; "Today, we proudly celebrate an exceptional statesman, a disciplined soldier, a compassionate humanitarian, and an uncommon leader — General Cecil Esekhiagbe (Rtd), Ph.D."
"Your life has remained a shining testimony of courage, sacrifice, integrity, and selfless service to our great nation and to humanity. From the battlefield of national defence to the noble frontlines of advocacy for our wounded Servicemen and the families of our fallen heroes, you have continually demonstrated that, true leadership, is not about position, but about purpose and impact."
"On this special occasion of your birthday, we do not merely celebrate the passing of another year — we celebrate a legacy of honour, strength, and enduring sacrifice. Your wisdom, discipline, and fatherly leadership continue to shape the future of this noble institution and the lives of countless beneficiaries."
Continuing, the organization revealed that, under the visionary guidance, of Gen. Esekhiagbe, the Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Supports Fund has grown into a beacon of hope, restoration, and dignity for those who have paid the highest price for Nigeria’s peace and security, and that, the steadfast commitment of the People's General to the welfare of the heroes inspires confidence, unity, and renewed faith in service to country.
The organization, 'Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Supports Fund', pray that Almighty God grant Gen. Esekhiagbe, Rtd, greater strength, sound health, long life, and more years of impactful leadership as he continue to serve Nigeria and humanity, with excellence.