The Family Ties that Bind: Chukwuma Gwude

Chukwuma Gwude is quite the family man and has made a huge effort to be that way. Being close with one’s family doesn’t just happen by chance. It takes intention, dedication, and effort. Chukwuma Gwude was not close with his family growing up which served as his motivation to do things differently. He tries to do anything he can with his family to further strengthen that bond. Chukwuma Gwude and his family spent a majority of their time engaging in outdoor activities, but that’s not all they do. You can find them watching football together, volunteering together or even just sitting down for a family dinner together. Chukwuma Gwude shares that it’s not about what you do but who you do it with. In everything Chukwuma Gwude does, he tries to include his family. Most children might be put off by this but not Chukwuma Gwude’s children!  They love that their father puts so much effort into his relationship with them and it makes them feel secure and loved.

Chukwuma Gwude has reached out to his extended family and tried to reestablish a bond over the years. His efforts have paid off, and Chukwuma Gwude is now very close with his mother, father, and siblings. They may not have been close growing up, but Chukwuma Gwude doesn’t lose sleep over wasted time. Chukwuma Gwude is grateful for the relationships that he has today and everything that has brought him to this point. After God, family is the most important thing to Chukwuma Gwude and he wants everyone to know that about him.