A life beautifully lived
Seven decades of love, faith and family
A star is born
Anne Nwabunwanne Ofili was born on a Thursday in the Niger Delta area of present-day Delta State, Nigeria — fondly called "Annie" by her loving family.
Early years
Anne began her primary education at St. Anne's Primary School, Burutu — the foundation of a remarkable academic journey.
Secondary school
Anne proceeded to Mary Mount College, Agbor for her secondary education. It was here that her gift for numbers was recognised — accounting was recommended as her best career path.
A career begins
Within weeks of her WASC results, Anne was employed as a trainee accountant at Peat, Marwick, Cassleton, Elliot & Co. at the remarkable age of 16 — one of the youngest ever.
Qualification & marriage
Anne qualified as a Chartered Accountant and married in November 1982 — blessed with two sons, Onochie and Chekwube.
Rising through the ranks
Anne rose to Principal at KPMG Nigeria before joining First Finance & Trust Group as Chief Internal Auditor, eventually becoming Chief Operating Officer.
Entrepreneur
Anne founded R.A. Consulting, running retirement and personal financial planning workshops across Nigeria.
A new chapter in America
Anne relocated to the United States to help nurture her twin grand-daughters — beginning an extraordinary new chapter of her life.
New qualifications
Never one to stop learning, Anne obtained her GED, Associate and Bachelor's degrees in accounting, and passed the CPA examinations — becoming a certified public accountant in America.
Grandmother & Audit Manager
Anne is now an Audit Manager, grandmother to Bethany, Abigail, Daniel and Isaiah — and today we celebrate 70 magnificent years of a life lived with purpose, grace and unstoppable determination.
Memories through the years
A lifetime of beautiful moments
Birthday wishes
Words of love from those who cherish her