People of Mburubu community in Nkanu East local government area of Enugu State on Wednesday formally presented to the state government for recognition a renowned estate expert, Ozor Engr Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe as their Igwe-elect.
The Mburubu General Assembly presented the Igwe-elect to the Executive Chairman of Nkanu East, Hon. Okechukwu Sydney Edeh, in accordance with the state traditional rulers law, cap 151, revised law of Enugu State, 2004.
In a letter addressed to the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs, Enugu State, dated, January 5. 2024, the Council Chairman, formally presented Igwe-elect for further recognition.
The letter reads: “We write to forward to your office, the Igwe-elect of Mburubu Community, Ozor Engr Jerry Patrick ‘Onuokaibe’ (EZEDIORAMMA I) of Mburubu.
“In a brief ceremony at the Council Headquarters Amagunze, the National Chairman Mburubu General Assembly, Arc. Chijioke Nwachukwu franked by his exco members and other members of the community presented Igwe-elect Ozo Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe to the Executive Chairman, Hon. Okechukwu Edeh.
“The ceremony attracted a large crowd from Mburubu Community, these included the National Chairman, Mburubu, General Assembly, Arc. Chijioke Nwachukwu, the Assembly National Secretary Obinna Okonkwo, Ozo Eze Philip Aniobi oldest man in Mburubu Emma Orji, Perm Sec. Patrick Onu, Mrs. Agness Orji and among others.
Responding, the Igwe-elect, expressed joy and satisfaction with the peaceful manner the State governor conduct things in the State, stressing that the community were grateful for the honour.
He assured the state government of his unalloyed loyalty to foster peace and harmony in the community and State, promising that the community is ever ready to contribute to the peace already in the state.
Naturally, when a great leader emerges, the forces that beset mankind stand still and the people respond with an inexplicable jubilation on the arrival a unique and uncommon being.
Onukaibe is, indeed, an uncommon leader with uncommon leadership qualities that has direct bearing on the socio-economic well-being of the people. The many phases of his community development interventions have boosted business opportunities for the good people of the Mburubu and improved the living condition of the his people in the area of basic infrastructures like electricity, roads, youths empowerment, free medical outreach, etc.
As it stands presently, the good people of Mburubu Community need no weatherman to tell them which way the wind blows.
They can, indeed, become the architects of our fate if they can take hold of and utilise development opportunities that will be ushered in by Onukaibe (EZEDIORAMMA).
Mburubu community should be on alert, nothing good comes easy. Mburubu people should be ready to stand on behalf of peace and justice for the well-being of their people.
It’s time to start appreciating successful leaders with good intentions, run miles to discover solutions to their common problems and match forward as one (uncompromising) to implement the people-oriented policies ushered in by the Igwe Elect and aimed to be sustained by Onukaibe, EZEDIORAMMA, .
Let the good people of Mburubu enthusiastically visualise the community anew with their Igwe Elect Onukaibe; a new Mburubu where everyone, irrespective of social status, is equal before the ordinances of the land.
Onukaibe EZEDIORAMMA is a man who has been tested, trusted and to whom the well-being of Ndi Mburubu can be entrusted.
Yesterday, we talked about the golden era; today, we are seeking to advance that golden, forward-thinking era. ‘EZEDIORAMMA’ is not just a name, it is an ideology of movement. This is not talking rhetoric; it is a reality.
Onuokaibe is an entrepreneur, a computer engineer, and the MD/CEO of First Choice Afro Villa, Mburubu Construction Company Ltd.
