The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has become a traditional ruler, saying he accepted to be Monarch of his community after many years of calls by his people.
The renowned cleric and a philanthropist, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, presented him as the Eze- elect of people of Ikwu Orie, Ohanku Ndoki Autonomous Community, in Abia State.
Apostle Chinyere recalled that his philanthropist gesture which has gone beyond the shores of the country started from his community and promised to do more for the overall development of his community.
He noted that he has always engendered peace and prosperity in the community, adding that with this new position he will do more.
Eze Apostle Chinyere used the occasion to applaud the State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, for his giant strides in the area of infrastructure while he expressed optimism that the Governor will industrialize the state before the end of his administration.
Speaking on behalf of the governor, while presenting a staff of office and letter of recognition to Apostle Chinyere as the Traditional Ruler of Ikwu Orie Ohanku Ndoki Autonomous Community in Ukwa East LGA , the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, said the event followed the overwhelming acceptance and presentation of Apostle Chinyere as the Eze elect of his people.
The Governor, while congratulating him on the new position, challenged him to justify the confidence reposed in him by his people, and also urged the people of Ikwu Orie Ohanku Ndoki to give him the necessary support to succeed.
Contributing, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Florence Nwogu and Director of Chieftaincy, Sir Chuka Agomoh, said Apostle Chinyere met all the requirements and was unanimously endorsed by the people of lkwu Orie Ohanku Ndoki Autonomous Community for the position.
Speaking on behalf of the community, Mr. Kenneth Nwachi, said the entire people of Ikwu Orie Ohanku Ndoki were excited by the presentation of the staff of office to their traditional Ruler and a worthy son of the community who has distinguished himself through philanthropic gestures.
The ceremony attracted the presence of dignitaries within and across the country, pastors and members of the church.
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