Ohanézè Ndị Igbo, a prominent socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, is set to honor several individuals for their exceptional contributions to the Igbo community. This report provides details on the awardees and members of various committees involved in this prestigious event.
Awardees:
The awards presented at this event fall into three broad categories: the Grand Heroes of Igboland (GHI), the Distinguished Heroes of Igboland (DHI), and the Heroes of Igboland (HI). The list of esteemed individuals to be honored includes:
The Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, GCFR
Maj. Gen. Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi Ironsi, GCFR
Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
Dr. Akanu Ibiam
Chief Dennis Osadebay
Dr. M I Okpara
Iwene Tansi
Dr. Alex. Ekwueme, GCON
Dr. Abyssinia Akweke Nwafor Orizu
Gen. Phillip Effiong
Dr. Sam Mbakwe
Dr. K. O. Mbadiwe
Dr. Anucha Jaja Wachuku
Prof. Eyo Ita
Justice Chukwudifu Oputa GCON
Dr. Simon Onwu
Mazi Mbonu Ojike
Professor Chinua Achebe
Dr. Mrs. Miriam Babangida
Justice Charles Dadi Onyeama
Chief Z C Obi
Chief Emmanuel Chinwenwo Aguma
King Jubo Jubogha (King Jaja Of Opobo)
Chief C. C. Onoh
Chief M T Mbu
Justice Augustine Nnamani
Justice Philip Nnaemeka Agu
Dr. Alvan Ikoku
Sen. Francis Ellah
Chief Loius Ojukwu
Prof Kenneth Dike
Chief Jerome Udorji
Prof. Njoku Obi
Prof Eni Njoku
Prof. Chike Obi
Sen. Dr. Offia Nwali
Dr. Pius Okigbo
Chief N.U. Akpan
Chief Mrs. Margaret Ekpo
HM Eze S. N. Woluchem
Chief Richard Ihetu (Dick Tiger)
Chief Michael Okpala (Power Mike)
Committees:
Council for Culture and Tradition:
HRH Igwe Alfred Nnaemka Achebe, CFR (Chairman)
HRH Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu, CFR
HRH Prof. Chike Edozien, CFR
HRH Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, CON
HRH Eze E.C Okeke, CFR
HRH Eze Linus Mbah, KSS, KSM
HRH Eze Charles Nkpuma, CFR
HRH Eze Goddy Okwuaka, MFR
HRH Eze Dr. ThankGod Nyemah Ebi
HRH Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife
HRH Eze Joseph Nwabeke, CFR
Prof. Ifeanyi Nzekwe
Prof. Gregory Ibe, OFR
Okenze Ralph Achilike Njokuobi
Prof. Pat Uche OkpokO
Chief Mike Nnakwuzie (Secretary)
Education Trust Fund:
Prof. Chinedu Nebo (Chairman)
Most Rev. David Onuoha
Most Rev. Samuel Uche-Kalu
Most Rev Prof. Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah
Her Excellency Dame Virgy Etiaba
Prof. Maurice Iwu
Prof. Chigozie Ogbu
Prof. Greg Ibe
Prof. Uche Azikiwe
Amb. Empire Kanu
Prof. Nnenna Oti
Prof. Anya O. Anya
Prof. Epiphany Azinge
Dr. Geoffrey B E Obinna
Chief Okey Nwadinobi
Dr. Joe Nwaorgu
Prof. ABC Nwosu
Lady Chidi Onyemelukwe
Prof. Echefuna R. G. Onyebeadi
Chief Mrs Aqueen Ibeto
Representatives of various organizations (Secretary: Dr. Ezechi Chukwu)
Committee for Employment and Skills Acquisition:
His Excellency Sen. Dr. Chris Ngige
Ambassador Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu
Sen. Chris Anyanwu
Dr. Ray Opara
Chief Osita Chidoka
Chief Chukwu Wachuku
Dr. Nnaemeka Obiaraeri
Mr. Charles Ogbu
Amb. Frank Ogbuewu
Barr. Godwin Ogbaga
Chief Tony Ukasanya
Barr. Frank Mgbada
Prof. Augustine Okolie
Representatives of various organizations
Dr. Peter Mbam (Secretary)
Conclusion:
Ohanézè Ndị Igbo is poised to celebrate and honor individuals who have left an indelible mark on the Igbo community through their exceptional contributions. The committees overseeing this event are well-structured and composed of distinguished members who are committed to ensuring the success of the awards ceremony and related initiatives. This event promises to be a momentous occasion in recognizing and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people.
