Ndigbo In Oriade LCDA Felicitates With Eze Chimereze Emmanuel Chukwuakalikamadu, As He Opens His Palace Activities For 2025, Inducts New Chiefs Into Cabinet. See Videos Below
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By Emmanuel EdomÂ
It was felicitation galore, exhibition of brotherhood ,Igbo solid Amity and funfare of some sort, at Oriade LCDA, last Saturday, February 1, 2025,as friends , well wishers and Ndigbo resident within the local Government Area ,trooped in their numbers to pay homage to their adorable true leader and Eze Ndigbo,at his Palace located at plot 54, Community Road,New Site Estate, Satellite Town, Lagos State.
The event which started with a Royal Victory dance by the Eze and his cabinet Chiefs,was organized to officially commence the palace activities for 2025, as well as to induct new installed Chiefs Into the Oriade LCDA Ezeship Throne cabinet.
After the royal dance and introduction of dignitaries, Igbo traditional breaking of kolanut was observed , prayers and libations were poured.
The high point was the celebration of some notable personalities such as the popular Kingmaker, High Chief,Ochiagha Ikechukwu Onyemaechi, who was rousely celebrated, while the famous Oyinatumba Nnewi , High Chief Michael Akachukwu Onyekwere, was honored with a meritorious unique Title of “Egbe ana gba Anyanwu”.
Earlier, one of the promising and enterprising Igbo lawyer , Barrister Tochi Ekwuogo Goodwin , was bestowed with a Chieftaincy Title of Chief Nwajiugo, inside the palace.
Eze’s Son Prince Raphael Akalika, was dutifully on ground to ensure that the event went on smoothly.
In his welcome address, Eze Chimereze Emmanuel Chukwuakalikamadu, who was sandwiched by his wife Ugoeze and Eze Ndigbo in Igbolere, Eze Onuoha Chukwuemeka Sylvanus ,took time out to extol the virtues of Ochiagha Ikechukwu Onyemaechi, who he credited as the visionary Founder of the Obi Eze.
Eze Ndigbo in Oriade LCDA, also celebrated and poured Encomiums on Oyinatumba, for his philanthropy and championing Igbo course whenever he is called upon.
He also described the event as a great moment of stock taking and appraisal, which he said provided the opportunity to review what he described as he said that ,” our cultural essence, thereby proffer ways and manners to improve on our common bonds, aspirations and mutual relationship with our host communities”.
With what he tagged as the spirit of “Ebe Onye bi ka o na Awachi”, he called for the display and celebration of cultural diversities and heritages of all the ethnic nationalities, hence living harmoniously with the host community for economic development.
While giving his royal Fatherly love and blessings, Eze Ndigbo Oriade LCDA,preached forgiveness, true God’s love and submission to the authority of God Almighty.
Speaking, Ochiagha urged Ndigbo to unite and love one another.He said the reward of hard work is more work.He said that his success story is based on empathy which he has for his people.
In his own Contribution, Oyi Japan, who praised Eze Chukwuakalikamadu as Eze Ori na for, ordained by God Almighty,enjoined all to come together as one and always do good.He urged other wealthy Igbo Sons and daughters to help the needy.
The newly inaugurated Chief, Barrister Tochi Ekwuogo Goodwin, who described the Eze as his father , brother,friend and long time client, thanked him and his cabinet for deeming him worth to be bestowed with the special Chieftaincy Title of Nwajiugo.He enjoined Igbos to remain one, united and to do what is right, provided it is for the good of mankind.
Contributing his opinion, one of the notable personalities that came in Oyinatumba’s entourage, Mr. Peter Dustan Akalador, expressed happiness over the recognition accorded to his friend and wished the Eze and his cabinet a better outing next time.He noted that Title is all about Integrity and ethics, adding that people should give out to the poor and needy.
Food and drinks were surplus,as guests and residents had much to eat and drink, while different traditional, cultural and women dance group exhibited their art to the admiration of the guests.
