Precisely on December 31, 1973, a child was born! A child whose pedigree and future had some stint with divinity, even though the pictures were not extremely clear as it is for every new born but of a certainty, it was very bright! Here comes the child, Fitzgerald, the son of Pa Ikem.
 
Yes, loosing his dear mother barely 21yrs after birth would have been the most devastating period in the life of the young child Gerald, but as it has turned out to be, God had a different plan for him as the death of his mother couldn't hold him down! A little close to 20years after, that same child is 41.
What an amazing story of divine leading and protection. Deacon Gerald Ikem, DGI as a lot of people call him, carries same grace everywhere he is. Church, Work, Family and others. Seeth thou a man diligent in his work? He shall dine with Kings and not ordinary people. He has witnessed unprecedented uplighting on very areas of life.
As Head of Treasury of one of the most profitable banks in Nigeria, FCMB, his contributions can never be looked down on! In church (Christ Embassy LCC6, Ikeja) where he serves as a Deacon, his humility is unequaled by any. One need to see him seat at the back of the church until he was compelled to take his proper place fit for his office as a Deacon! So humble that when he starts associating with children, those of us who know him will stand in awe.
At home, hmmm, never seen a family man like him! Truth be told, a Godly woman is a very huge compliment on her husband and this is actually true for Deacon Gerald! His wife, Ma'am Lilian Anulika Gerald Ikem is a woman of God in its entirety! Though highflying (when looking from far) but when close, she is amazingly humble to a fault! She is the stabilizing factor for my Deacon and that was why God brought the two together and made them ONE! The two lovely, wonderful and beautiful children of Deacon Gerald(whom I actually call my siblings) are the right specs for him! Testimonies they are in all ramifications!


What can anyone possibly wish a man as Deacon Gerald Ikem? You have God inside of you, so, everything God has is yours! From your stabilizing factor, your darling and sweetheart, the love of your, your wife and mother! From your two lovely Children plus the grown up one outside, from your Dad and siblings, we wish you a happy birthday! God bless and Keep you! Prosper and enlarge you! Happy birthday sir!