By Amaechi chidinma
The adage ” honour is given to whom honour is due played out recently as Switzerland based Imo philanthropist Chief John Nnamdi Ukaegbu and his amiable wife Chief Barr. Ihunna Cynthia Asoluka Nnamdi Ukaegbu were honoured and conferred with Chieftaincy title by the people of Ihiagwa kingdom in Owerri West LGA of Imo state in appreciation for their efforts towards human and capital development.
The well attended chieftaincy installation ceremony which was followed by a grand reception at the Asoluka family home in Umumeze umuezeawula Ihiagwa, witnessed the presence of high Profiled dignitaries and captains of industry who graced the event which took place amidst pomp and pleasantries.
Responding to the guesture , the recipients expressed happiness on the honour bestowed on them , Chief Barr.Mrs Asoluka Nnamdi Ukaegbu said “Today my people honoured me and my husband , i am very happy , I am the first woman to be installed as a cabinet member as a chief in Umumeze village in Dindi Ihiagwa ancient kingdom ( Agwa Ukwu).
She seized the platform to recall her early days ” I have been a child of grace, while growing up ,I was every body’s favorite due to my goodwill and closeness to my people”. She submitted.
In furtherance , Chief Barr. John Nnamdi Ukaegbu and wife who received “Aka Ekpuchi Onwa 11″ and Nwanyi Nna- ya Tumara Ugo 1 of Ihiagwa respectively , described the title as a super gift , as they vow to continue supporting the people of Ihiagwa ancient kingdom and to make Ihiagwa a delight for all as they poured encomium on the traditional ruler of Ihiagwa ancient kingdom , Hrh Eze Kingsley Odu ” Agwa Ukwu ” of Dindi Ihiagwa.
Lending his voice, Father to the receipient Chief Jude Ukaegbu Dikeoha 1 of Umuaghobe village in Ideato South LGA said ” my son and his wife were conferred with chieftaincy title today , it was a success , I thank the people of Ihiagwa kingdom” he said.
Hon.Uche Asoluka former deputy manager national lottery commission at the presidency expressed happiness that his sister and her husband has been honoured , as he showered blessings on Chief John Nnamdi Ukaegbu and wife.
According to the abridged citation of Chief John Nnamdi Ukaegbu and wife ;
Chief John Nnamdi Ukaegbu ” Aka ekpuchi onwa 11 of Ihiagwa hail from Ideato South Local Government Area Of Imo State , he is a core philanthropist based in Switzerland he is happily married to his beautiful wife Chief.Barr. Ihunna Cynthia Asoluka Nnamdi Ukaegbu ” Nwanyi Nna Ya Tumara Ugo 1 of Ihiagwa , a real estate guru , a legal luminary and principal partner Asoluka m-Nnamdi and Co., Cyntilos homes and properties Ltd located at Wuye District FCT Abuja.
