By Ingram Osigwe
Becoming a sexagenarian in a society where life expectancy now hovers between 45 and 50 is a no mean milestone. It was therefore no surprise that friends, family and associates turned out in their numbers on Sunday, February 8, 2026 to identify with Mrs Stella Nwazu and celebrate her as she turned 60.
Mrs Nwazu, a devout Catholic and banker kicked started her 60th birthday celebration at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Festac Town, Lagos, where she is a prominent Parishioner, with a Thanksgiving Mass and followed it up shortly with a visit to the Old People’s Home at Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Mushin.
Later in the evening, she hosted guests to a lavish birthday bash at the Holy Family Event Centre, 32/41 Rd, Opposite First Bank, Festac.
Born in Lagos on February 3rd, 1966, Mrs Stella Nwachi Nneka Nwazu hails from Oshimili North local government area of Delta state. Her early education was at Our Lady of Apostle primary School, Yaba.
The young Stella later procceded to the Government Girl College, Potiskum and Government Girls College, Bauchi respectively for her secondary education.
She is a 1988 graduate of English and Literary Studies of the University of Calabar. Mrs Nwazu later returned to the same university for Masters in Business Administration, MBA. She is also an alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School.
Mrs Nwazu’s started her working career( NYSC) as a press correspondent in the office of the Press Secretary to the Military Governor of Kastina State.
At the end of her Youth service, she commenced her banking career with the defunct Chartered Bank where she spent nine years. Thereafter, she moved to the defunct Intercontinental Bank PLC and spent another 10 years there before retiring in 2009.
Married to Barr. Eugene Nwabueze Nwazu of Ahaba Diei Quarters, Issele Mkpitime, Aniocha North LGA, Delta state, Mrs Nwazu is noted for her passion for working in the Lord’s vineyard. This can be gleaned from the number of organisations she belongs to and the positions she has held at the Holy Family Catholic Church.
For a example, Mrs Nwazu is a member of the Catholic Women Organisation, CWO. She was also the Secretary and later President of the Association of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary.
She is equally the Head, Leadership and Parish Laity Council, Head Budget and Planning, Parish Finance council, 2nd Vice Chairperson, Parish Pastoral Council among other positions.
Mrs Nwazu is a proud mother of adorable children.
