Chief AVM Anthony Ebehijele Okpere has been described as a core military Gaint from Esanland, an illustrious son of Esan nation and the First Nigeria Minister of Aviation from Esanland 
The assertion was made by Engr(Dr) Osaro Odiase JP , in his goodwill message to mark the 78th birthday anniversary celebration of the Chief Anthony Ebehijele Okpere JP CFR FSS PSC USAWC Air Vice Marshal rtd, the Edoghor of Uromi Kingdom, Otun Bada of Oyo-Land and Akachere MBA 1 of Ngwa- Land.

He noted that *AVM Anthony Okpere* is an Esan with many colours and has the ability to deploy multifaceted strategies to achieve his humanitarian objectives while pursuing well planned goals, adding that his personal experiences with the military colossus clearly revealed his deep rooted multifaceted leadership styles not commonly found in other military leaders.

 *Engr(Dr) Osaro Odiase JP* , further asserted that Okpere's loves toward Esans, over the years is heartwarming.

"AVM Anthony Okpere is indeed a big Military Masquerade worth celebrating again and again, for his enviable contributions towards the growth of constitutional democracy in Nigeria.

"And as a Leader of many colours, he sure knows his games and onions in the military scheme of things, which is why his birthday is of paramount importance to us .

 I wish to join the two of the leading Pan-Esan Social Cultural Organizations, *Esan Descendants Assembly (EDA), and Esan Solidarity Forum (ESF),* and the people of *Edo Central Senatorial District* in wishing *AVM Anthony Okpere* , a happy birthday, longevity and many more enviable accomplishments in the years ahead," Engr(Dr) Osaro Odiase JP prayed.

 Reporting:
 Henry J 
 28/09/2021