Family, Associates Remember Slain Philanthropist Adimike on Posthumous 54th Birthday
Late Mr. Lucky Chinedu Godwin Adimike
By Polycarp Ifeanyi
Family members, friends and associates of the late business mogul and philanthropist, Late Mr. Lucky Chinedu Godwin Adimike, have commemorated what would have been his 54th birthday, celebrating his enduring legacy of philanthropy, Christian service and humanitarian intervention.
Adimike, who was gruesomely murdered in his Abuja residence, would have turned 54 on Wednesday, October 7.
Despite his untimely death, family members and associates said his memory continues to live on through the numerous lives he touched during his lifetime, particularly in the Church and his hometown, Awka-Etiti, Anambra State.
Until his death, Adimike was widely regarded by those close to him as a committed Christian who believed that wealth was meaningful only when deployed in the service of God and humanity.
He was a major benefactor of the Church and reportedly supported several Church projects without seeking public recognition.
He was also a major pillar and benefactor of Faithspiration Initiative, a charity organisation founded by his younger brother, Rev. Fr. Dr. George Adimike.
A strong supporter of priestly formation, the late philanthropist contributed to the training and formation of seminarians at Blessed Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha, and All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha.
His philanthropic activities also left significant footprints in Awka-Etiti, where he built the Father’s House at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and constructed the Infant Jesus Grotto in the same parish.
He was also credited with reviving the Block Rosary Crusade and Marian devotion in the community, while contributing to the renovation of the Awka-Etiti Town Hall and providing regular palliatives to residents.
Beyond religious and community projects, Adimike’s philanthropy extended to education, youth empowerment, healthcare and family welfare.
He reportedly provided scholarships for indigent children, empowered hundreds of youths and adults with seed capital and business support, and offered financial assistance to families struggling to educate their children.
Women and children were said to have occupied a special place in his humanitarian activities.
He was reputed to have routinely settled hospital bills and paid the medical expenses of women who delivered at Fatima Hospital, Awka-Etiti, including those who underwent Caesarean sections.
He also supported pregnant women by paying their antenatal bills.
Friends and associates described the deceased as a successful businessman whose humility and generosity remained remarkable, saying he used his resources to support people across different walks of life.
They said he was a bridge to the less privileged and a source of support to families and individuals who needed assistance, adding that his impact continued to be felt even after his death.
As family, friends and associates mark his posthumous 54th birthday, they said they were remembering him not only for the circumstances surrounding his death but also for the lives he positively affected.
One of the tributes to him read: “Though you were murdered, your goodness was never murdered. Though you are gone, your charity lives on.”
They prayed for the continued repose of his soul, while expressing hope that the values and humanitarian legacy he left behind would endure for generations.
Adieu, Lucky.
