Felix Mbata, Lagos state
Eze Ambassador Nicholas Emenike Njoku, Eziokwu bu Ndu 1 of Abazu (Eze Ohazuru-mee of Ejibo LCDA Lagos State, Chairman Ndi Eze Imo in South West & Diaspora), has been at the forefront of uniting the two factions of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State, led by Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene (Udochia) and Chief Sunday Ossai (Stainless). On February 7, 2026, at Calabar Hall, Surulere, his tireless efforts culminated in a historic peace meeting that marked a turning point for Ndigbo in Lagos.
The leadership crisis within Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State, which had lingered for three to four years between Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene (Udochia) and Chief Sunday Ossai (Stainless), finally gave way to reconciliation. Both leaders claimed legitimacy, with Chief Solomon holding a court consent judgment affirming his presidency, while Chief Ossai maintained he was duly elected by his supporters.
Eze Ambassador Nicholas Njoku, known for his passion for unity and progress, played a key role in brokering peace. He revealed that he canceled his travel plans to be present at the peace meeting, emphasizing that peace and unity are priorities for Ndigbo. He said, “When you have a headache, it affects everywhere. So, we want to correct the heads first. There is no Igbo man or woman with his right sense who will say this move is wrong.”
Eze Njoku also highlighted his motivation for establishing the Igbo School (Ulo Nmuta Omenala Na Asusu Igbo), saying, “My ambition and reason for becoming Ezendigbo is for the unity and progress of Ndigbo. I want our language to survive for our children and generations to come.” He added that he has invested time and resources into reconciling Chief Solomon and Chief Ossai, driven by his love for Ndigbo and his desire for lasting peace.
He further stated, “If the sacrifice is for me to deny my Ezeship for us to come together and pay Two Million Naira on top for us to be one, I will do that. All glory goes to God for bringing us to this point of understanding.” He called on all Ndi Eze and Igbo leaders to support peace, noting that without unity, there can be no progress or respect from other tribes.
Conclusion:
The peace meeting, championed by Eze Ambassador Nicholas Emenike Njoku and supported by Chief Leonard Okafor (Oba Ojoto), has opened a new chapter for Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos State. With both Chief Solomon Aguene and Chief Ossai committing to unity and a clear roadmap for reconciliation and elections, the community now looks forward to lasting peace, progress, and purposeful leadership.