From Maurice Okafor, Enugu
Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu on Saturday emerged as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
He will preside over the affairs of the apex body of all Igbo socio cultural organisation’s for only 27 days to complete the tenure of Imo state: ,aftermath the demise of Late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu.
Going by the rotation principle in the election of Ohanaeze leadership, Rivers state will produce the next President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide from January 10, 2025.
The above decision was reached at the Imeobi cum General Assembly meeting of the organization, held at the National secretariat of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,located at No 7 park avenue,GRA, Enugu.
The meeting was attended by the representatives and leaders of state branches of the organization from Abia ,Anambra ,Delta,Ebonyi,Enugu,Imo and Rivers states.
A press state signed by the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Dr Alex Ogbonnia and made available to The Authority Newspaper, stressed that the resolution complies with the doctrine of necessity.
The press statement reads, “It is in line with the doctrine of necessity that the Imo State Chapter of Ohanaeze led by Barrister C.J Ihemedu presented Nze Ozichukwu to the Imeobi Ohanaeze to exhaust the balance of four year tenure allotted to Imo State. The motion for the adoption of Nze Ozichukwu was moved by Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, Chairman Imo Council of Elders and seconded by Chief Simon Okeke (Ochendo).
Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu has served in several capacities in the public and business sector and held position as National Vice Chairman of PDP in the South East zone.
He has also been involved in various development initiatives, including the South East Development Council, SEDC, the South East Development Initiative (SEDI), and the Cottage Industries Development Initiative (CIDI). He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Town Unions and has held other notable positions such as member of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).
Prominent Igbo dignitaries who attended the meeting welcomed the emergence of Nze Chukwu. They include His Excellency , Barr. Dr. Peter Mbah, the Governor of Enugu State ably represented by the Secretary to the Government of Enugu State, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Rear Admiral Allison Madueke, GCON, Prince Garry Igariwey, Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe, Prof. ABC Nwosu, Prof Elochukwu Amucheazi, Chief Ejiofor Onyima, Dr. Mrs Kate Ezeofor, Chief Chekwas Okorie, Engr Chike Madueke, Archbishop Prof. E O Chukwuma, Chief Emeka Diwe, Eze Ibe Nwosu, Chief Mike Okiro, Prof Chinedu Nebo, Dr. Uche Uzochukwu, Dr. Pat Onukwuli, Chief Okechukwu Ujah, Ambassador Eddy Onuoha, Dr. Eme Okoro, Dr Ngozi Olejeme, Eze Uche Dimgba, Eze Christopher Offia, Chief Tony Ukasanya etc.
Others include the Presidents of Ohanaeze, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Rivers State.
The President of the Rivers State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Rivers State, Dr Lucky Ekeji couldn’t withhold his joy that the next President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo will come from the Rivers State.
The Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ambassador Okey Emuchay MFR, expressed joy with the peaceful deliberations and outcome of the meeting,stating it is phenomenal in the annals of Igbo history.
He thanked the Igbo nation for an unalloyed support throughout the turbulent times.
Most Imeobi members infer that Ozichukwu is a man of courage, integrity and principles whose stand on any matter is predictable. That he is a moral edifice who detests the mundane hubris in power.
One of them stated,'”With Ozichukwu, a smooth and credible transition of power to a president general from the Rivers State is guaranteed”.
