No doubt, many governors have piloted the affairs of Abia State, one of the eastern states in Nigeria, to whatever it is today. Abians, yearn to see a more proactive, people oriented and a young but vibrant governor in the next political dispensation to take the state to an enviable height.
As the search for the next governor of Abia, gathers momentum, there is need for Abians to weigh the various options available to them, particularly those jostling to replace the incumbent, Okezie Ikpeazu and pick the best to deliver dividends of democracy to them.
One of such inevitable options, is Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu, a renowned business mugul. The owner of 2Flame Media, a media and entertainment company. He is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of other multi-million ventures like the Lucion Towers Construction company, the Don Lulu Foundation, and Green Peace Nigeria.
A man that has transverse the nook and cranny of the country with international recognition as the best. A recognition he didn’t buy or lobby for as some politicians who wants to score cheap popularity.
In 2013, he was recognized as the United Nations Mayor of Peace for his philanthropic gestures towards community development. Igbokwe, is one of the popular names in the Nigerian entertainment industry, from Umuawa, Alaocha, Ohuhu, Umuahia north local government area of Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, born into a family of six with disciplinarian as parents on 27th June 1981 in Umuahia, Abia State. He hails from.
It would be an overemphasis to state the obvious as Igbokwe is legally married in 2008, with the union blessed with a son, he shuffles between Nigeria and the United States of America (USA) where his family lives.
Political gladiators should equally look inwardly for a man who has entrepreneural skills that would better the lots of the youths who form the larger percent of the population.
Igbokwe, a serial entrepreneur has what it takes to turn the fortune of Abia State around. The Igbokwe family is known for business skills, which he inherited from his mother.
According to him, he picked his business traits from his mother whom he described as an astute businesswoman.
Igbokwe, is eminently qualified to rule Abia State. In 1999, his parents urged him to enroll at the University of Lagos with the sum of N123, 000 for the pre-degree program school fees, instead he used the supposed funds to start a music business.
There was no telecommunication as of 1999, so Don Lulu used to trek from Akowonjo to Rhythm 93.7FM in Jakande so he could meet with the Head of Entertainment at SilverBird, Alozie Ezeoku.
His first attempt to run a music business failed after his parents found out he was not in school. His actions almost caused a split between his parents but they resolved to send him back to school after they raised N86,100, which was 70% of the initial school fees.
After his education, Don Lulu started his entertainment business fully in 2006 with help from his Uncle who runs a cosmetics business. He organized gigs and shows featuring PSquare (now dissolved) back then in 2006.
His entertainment label, 2Flame Entertainment which started in 2014 is now a subsidiary of 2Flame Media. The record label first signed in Morachi and later signed in other artists such as Medley, and Yeka into the recording label. Morachi is popularly known for his hit single “Hapuya Like That”, where he featured Terry Apala. Yeka was the winner of Season 1 of Nigerian Idol in October 2010.
2Flame Entertainment has organized concerts that featured top acts such as Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, and D’Prince. Don Lulu’s media company organized documentaries for the former governor of Abia state, Mr. Theodore Orji.
The media company also organized youth empowerment programs on behalf of the state. It has also collaborated with top Nigerian DJs such as DJ Jimmy Jatt and DJ Kentalky for promotional concerts within Nigeria.
Lucky Igbokwe runs a Real Estate company called Lucion Towers Construction.
The United Nations recognized him as Mayor of peace due to philanthropic gestures through his foundation, Don Lulu Foundation. Lucky launched his foundation on 27th June 2018 in Ohuhu Umuahia north local government area of the state during his 37th birthday celebration.
The organization has overseen the provision of basic amenities in rural areas in Nigeria. He also founded Green Peace Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established to ensure the protection of the environment and peaceful co-existence.
At a time like this when politicians sees the state treasury as their personal income and the State as their business empire, Abians should open their eyes and go for a candidate who is self-made. A businessman of repute with visible establishments across the state, nation and globe.
Igbokwe’s net worth is an estimated $500,000. His record label has recorded huge successes since its inception. He is the CEO of one of the top real estate firms in the southern part of Nigeria. He won the Entertainment Guru of the Year Award in 2017 and his entertainment company was recognized as the Best Entertainment Company of the Year during Igbere TV’s Leadership Excellence award in 2019.
