ENGR. JUDE ASOGWA CROWNED STATE PATRON AS OHANAEZE NDIGBO INAUGURATES NSUKKA CHAPTER IN GRAND CEREMONY

Adada House, Nsukka, was aglow with cultural pride, unity, and visionary leadership as the Nsukka Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization of the Igbo people, was officially inaugurated in a historic ceremony that drew traditional authorities, political leaders, and prominent stakeholders from across Enugu State.

The landmark event marked a new chapter in grassroots cultural leadership and community mobilization in Nsukka, reinforcing Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s enduring commitment to Igbo unity, identity, and progress.

Leading the high-powered delegation was the State Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, HRH Igwe Damian Obisi, Agbala Nze na Amagunze, accompanied by eminent traditional rulers, including HRH Igwe Samuel Asadu, the Igwe Ogadagidi of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom. Members of the state executive council and other dignitaries were also present, underscoring the significance of the occasion.

The ceremony climaxed with the official swearing-in of Barr. Peter Ugwu as Chairman of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Nsukka Chapter. He will steer a 23-member executive committee mandated to advance the socio-cultural, political, and developmental interests of the Igbo people at the local level.

In a parallel ceremony that added prestige to the event, Engr. Jude Chinedu Asogwa, KSJI, was inaugurated as a State Patron of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, alongside other distinguished industrialists and community leaders, including Chief William Agbo of Wilson Nigeria Ltd. and Chief Emmanuel Asogwa (TM).

In his acceptance speech, Engr. Asogwa expressed profound gratitude for the honour, describing it as a call to deeper service to the Igbo nation. He urged the newly inaugurated executives to uphold integrity, unity, and purposeful leadership in the discharge of their responsibilities.

He further commended the Grand State Patron of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, His Excellency, Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, for what he described as unprecedented developmental strides across the state. Engr. Asogwa highlighted transformative initiatives such as the construction of Smart Schools, the establishment of Type 2 Health Centres in rural communities, and ongoing infrastructural projects, urging Ndi Igbo to become ambassadors of progress and development.

Reaffirming his commitment, Engr. Asogwa pledged maximum support to Ohanaeze Ndigbo in achieving its cultural, social, and developmental objectives.

The event concluded on a note of unity and renewed resolve, as newly inaugurated patrons and executives pledged to work collaboratively for the advancement of Nsukka, Enugu State, and the wider Igbo nation.