Following the appointment and subsequent inauguration of the members of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers by the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, the Obuoffia Welfare Association, OWA and Enugu State Forum of Presidents General have applauded the appointment of His Royal Highness, Eze Barr. Igwesi Obi Igwesi as the Chairman, Nkanu West L.G.A Traditional Rulers’ Council by Governor Peter Mbah.
In separate congratulatory messages obtained by newsmen in Enugu, the bodies highlighted the appropriateness of Igwe Igwesi’s appointment to lead the traditional rulers in Nkanu West L.G.A of the state, extending gratitude to the governor for the recognition bestowed on the throne of Justice and Peace.
Igwe Igwesi Obi Igwesi and Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah when the latter visited the former’s palace on October 6, 2022.
Jointly signing their message, Dr. I. K. Nnaji, National President, and Engr. Onyebuchi Nnaji, National Secretary, Obuoffia Welfare Association wrote:
“The Obuoffia Welfare Association, O.W.A heartily congratulates His Royal Highness, Eze Barr. Igwesi Obi Igwesi (Chinawaeze III of Obuoffia; Igwe Omuoha Awkunanaw) on his recent appointment as the Chairman of Nkanu West Traditional Rulers’ Council by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
“Your Highness, the gods are wise. Your new appointment is indeed injecting fresh air into the hearts of the good people of Nkanu West LGA, as we are confident in your ability to apply your wisdom, academic prowess and ingenuity in coordinating and restoring the original tradition and culture of Nkanu people.
“Chinawaeze, you are fit and proper to use your professional and managerial dispositions to deliver and promote the needed peace, unity and progress to our dear local government in particular and Enugu State in general. We are sincerely happy for your well deserved appointment as we chorus a resounding “Igweeeeee…”
“TOMORROW IS HERE”
On their part, Hon. Chief Arinze Nnia Ogbodo, Chairman, Enugu State Forum of Presidents General, writing on behalf of the Forum, expressed trust in the ability of Igwe Igwesi to discharge the duties of his office.
“We, the exco and PGs of Town Unions in Enugu State wish to felicitate with His Royal Highness, Eze Barr. Igwesi Obi Igwesi (Chinawaeze III of Obuoffia Awkunanaw) on the occasion of his inauguration as the Chairman, Nkanu West Traditional Rulers” Council.
“As a custodian of age-long tradition occasioned with impressive leadership qualities, we have no doubt that your tenure will be replete with enviable strides in preserving our heritage and mobilizing support for responsive governance in our dear Local Government Area and Enugu State in general.
“We thank His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State for this well deserved appointment and pledge our support for good works of his administration.
“Congratulations EZE CHINAWAEZE III and best wishes.”