The rich cultural heritage of Onitsha Ado N’idu was showcased when Mr Gregory Amechi Nzekwu of Odojele village, Onitsha was initiated into the Prestigious Agbalanze Society of Onitsha.
The initiation which took place at the Ime Obi Ogbeoza was held with the observance of COVID 19 Pandemic protocols and attracted the rank and file in the society.
Correspondent Emengini Osadebe who covered the event for ABS reports that He is now addressed as Onwa Gregory Nzekwu.
It is the dream of every Onitsha man to be a member of the Agbalanze Society of Onitsha.
For Onwa Gregory Nzekwu, he is now accomplished and fulfilled as he danced to the tune of Egwu Ozo.
Speaking to the ABS in an interview, Chief Nzekwu expressed gratitude to God for making his dream come true and promised to join hands with other community leaders to bring in more development, peace and tranquility to the town.
In seperate interviews, the Member Representing Onitsha North Two Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Honourable Edward Ibuzo, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters, Honourable Chiejina Obieze and Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Development, Honourable Eloka Egbunike described Ozo title taking as one of the highest position every Onitsha man would like to accomplish noting that it is the wish of all Onitsha men to attain this height after retirement as it serves as pension and gratuity to some of them.
They prayed God to grant him more years ahead to out lived the title while urging him to keep on shining as the light of the world.
Some guests at the occasion including the representative of the President Agbalanze Society of Onitsha, Ezennia John Okwusogu, representative of Igwe Umunya, Ichie Michael Ubaka and Mr Edwin Okeke from Awkuzu congratulated the new Onwa and urged him to remain truthful and focused.
His first son who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer , Anambra Internal Revenue Services, Dr David Nzekwu and his daughter Lady Chizoba Nzekwu said their father is known for his truthfulness and straight forward nature which is the watch word of the Association and prayed that he will accomplish his desired change in the community.
His Old time friend Akunnia Onochie Ogbuli described Onwa Nzekwu as an honest man and urged him not to relent..
Highpoint was the Initiation dance while music from different dance troupes added colour to the event.
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