A Patron, Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ, Anambra State Chapter, Chief Chidi Nwokediuko (Esq), has been conferred with the highest prestigious chieftaincy title of Ozo Ezeana by Ndi Nze na Ozo Society of Neni Community.
Nwokediuko, who was the former President General, (PG), Odume Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State was said to have made his mark in various fields of human endeavours which earned him the prestigious Ozo Ezeana title.
A philanthropist to the core, according to a veteran legal practitioner, Morris Efobi, Nwokediuko has headed so many organizations prior to furthering his educational pursuit and graduated as a legal practitioner.
“He is a lawyer in my office and we are here to encourage him, he has been a man of leadership. He has headed so many organizations and has been President General of Odume Central Landlords Association, Obosi and former Chairman of Ezineni village, Neni community.”
Expressing satisfaction while fielding questions from newsmen, Nwokediuko stated that he was initiated into the Ozo society by Ndi Nze Na Ozo society of Neni community as ‘Ozo Ezeana,” in recognition of his numerous achievements in the community.
“It is the highest title in Neni, so I am an Ichie now capped by the head of Ndi Nze Na Ozo Neni, Ichie Ezeana Ebekuedike and with this honour given to me, I am barred from doing certain things like buying things in the market, keeping late hours, among others and must stand by the truth always.
“Apart from the chieftaincy title of Ozo Ezeana given to me by Ndi Nzena Ozo, I have three traditional names to myself and they are, Ezeana Akurienne, Ezeana Chinagbalu ogu and Ezeana Muo na akpalu ego. I also have the Ezeana Ogene Neni, given to me by the community.
“This title of Ozo Ezeana is inherited in our family in those days and that is why I resolved to take it because it is not a child’s play. For three days people have been eaten and drinking. Very few people were able to take the title because of financial involvement in the entire Neni community.
“On his educational pursuit he said, “I want to be prominent that is why I furthered my education and read law. I am into charity and have assisted scores both in my community and outside. I commend my three Neni inlaws for their roles towards this my installation and others too numerous to mention,” he stated.
Thanking God for the hitch free installation of her husband as Ozo Ezeana, wife to Nwokediuko, lolo Nwokediuko said it was one of her happiest days.
“I am highly elevated by this honour and I thank God for everything. I commend those who either in cash or kind expressed their satisfaction for the honour done to us and I pray that good things will come their way,” she prayed.