LAGOS – Eze Chika Nwokedi and the Igbo group within the Ijegun/Ijedodo, Alimosho space of Lagos just lately hosted lots of of cultural fanatics who thronged the Obi Chukwukwu palace to have a really feel of the eze’s 2024 new yam pageant.
The occasion had in attendance excessive profile authorities functionaries from inside and outdoors Lagos state. It additionally attracted different conventional rulers and respectable Igbo little kids from South East and environs.
The event was additionally used to confer chieftaincy titles on some illustrious Igbo little kids who distinguished themselves for his or her service to humanity. They included Excessive Chief Obiora Okonkwo, Excessive Chief Udegbe Silvester Chioma, Excessive Chief Dr Ndubuisi Ubemandu, and Excessive Chief Christian Ikechi Uwaeme.
In response to Nwokedi, “The chieftaincy titles being conferred on you immediately is in recognition of your numerous particular person contributions to humanity in our group.
“I counsel you to keep up the great job and keep away from any acts able to tarnishing your picture. It is usually to know that the brand new standing has positioned you on greater obligations, and extra public expectations,” he stated.
Chief Ifeanyi Iguegbe, one the recipients, welcomed the attendees, saying that the ceremony of iriji may be very essential to each Igbo man house and overseas due to its historic socio financial significance.
The chairman on the event, Chief Martins Ifenedebem, a former president of Electrical Sellers Association of Nigeria, Alaba International Market, defined that yam being the king crop is revered in Igboland.
In response to him, the position it performs in a typical Igbo setting is an irreplaceable one. Its arrival brings a psychological aid of ending hunger after the planting season.
Nwokedi who additionally doubles because the Chairman Eze Ndigbo Lagos state, suggested all Igbo to verify they plant their very own yams reasonably than depend on yams purchased from the market.
He additionally suggested all Igbo wherever to construct homes reasonably than spend tens of millions of cash on costly vehicles. “How will you be dwelling in someone’s home and be utilizing a jeep for ten million naira? There is no such thing as a sense in that, “he additional acknowledged.
His spouse, Lolo Ugoeze Tessy Chika Nwokedi, gave out presents to widows, others and attendees current.
The household promised to empower over 100 widows and widowers in December and in addition appealed to pals who’re blessed by God to additionally help them in placing smiles on the faces of the folks.
