– Installs Ambassador Asonye, as Ezendigbo of Ibeju Lekki LCDA
– Event attend by Chisco Group GEO, other Ndigbo sons, daughters cross Nigeria
Is an indisputable fact that Lagos State Ohanaeze Ndigbo is now admirable and centre of focus based on the developments and achievements recorded since Lord Mayor Solomon Aguene tookover the leadership.
The Unique Model assertion can be backed with available records of achievements and the comment of Ohaneze Ndigbo World Wide President Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who described Aguene as ‘capacity leader.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos success story in organizing glorious event which took place at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Secretariat where Eze Peter Ifeanyi Asonye was installed at the as Ezendigbo of Ibeju Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
On the Installation of Ambassador Asonye, the essence of the coronation ceremony of a person assigned to lead a set of people in a particular area is meant to ascribe a leader who will serve as a mouthpiece for his people.
Lagos State, aside from her indigenes (the Yorubas), recognised the Igbo and Hausa tribes; hence, having a representative to guard the affairs of fellow tribesmen is a matter of necessity, which has given rise to the choosing of an Igbo traditional leaders to serve in different jurisdictions within and outside a state.
For these reasons, Amb Asonye was found worthy to be installed as Ezendigbo of Ibeju Lekki by Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos State on May 5, 2024. Over the years, the Ohaneze Ndigbo and Igbo-speaking Community of Lagos has chosen leaders from the 20 Local Government areas and local Development Council Areas in Lagos over the years.
The mission is to ensure that Igbos all over the state have a leader who serve as a mouthpiece to convey the messages or concerns of the people to authorities , as well as settle to maintain peace among them.
The gathering of people at the recent event of coronation ceremony of Amb Asonye attracted dignitaries from different tribes within and outside Lagos.
In his remarks, Amb Asonye, said that he was very happy at the turnout of dignitaries at his first ever elaborate event.
As a peacemaker, he ensures serenity in his immediate environment, which has earned him a notable recognition of servitude to his people.
Reveals his innermost satisfaction stems from displaying humanitarian services to the less privileged, preaches peace and togetherness, commends the recognition accorded him by President Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos, Chief Aguene, to be installed as Ezendigbo Ibeju Lekki.
President of Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos State, Chief Aguene in, emphasized that the Igbo culture and tradition is undiluted anywhere in the world.
“There is need to practice culture and extend it to the young ones. The Ohanaeze has been the apex body that governs Ndigbo all over the world since 1970, and I have contributed immensely in making the Ohaneze office the leading organisation representing the interests of Igbos with the help of the media and other measures necessary for its recognition, growth, and development in Lagos.
He expressed satisfaction at the turnout of the event in the installation of Amb Asonye as Ezendigbo Ibeju Lekki, added that he’s the official Ohanaeze president of Lagos against the hullabaloo created by his opposition.
Head, Council of Arewa Chiefs South-West, Amb. Dr. Dahiru Aliyu, commended the newly installed Ezendigbo Ibeju Lekki for extending an invitation of honour to them.
Dahiru added that he learnt about the Igbo culture and the similarities it has with other people.
He added that these traditional events are all about peace, as it is in the Nigerian constitution.
The international spokesman for the World Peace Organisation in Denmark, Dr. Emmanuel, who represented the president of the organisation, said his presence at the event was aided by the virtues the host possessed.
He said; “Amb. Asonye stands in the balance.
He is a man who is loved by his people; he helps the poor. He is the 5th person on our list of honours as mayor of peace.”
“The Ezendigbo has performed incredibly well to unite people.
He has been invited to 7th United Nations events to promote peace and culture, which depicts the massive recognition he has as a lover of peace.”
Paramount traditional ruler in Imo State, HRM Dr. Oliver, said Amb. Ifeanyi deserved to be a leader of the people in Lagos for his good will, and even in his community in Imo State, he is very respected.
He advised Amb Ifeanyi to continue the display of magnanimity, as he called for a United Nigeria, and advised Ndigbo in Lagos to obey the laws of the state.
The guests includes the President Ohaneze Ndigbo of Lagos State, Chief Solomon Aguene, Amb. Dahiru Aliyu, Dr. Emmanuel, the International Spokesman for the World Peace Organisation in Denmark, and HRM. Dr. Oliver, a paramount traditional ruler in Imo State; Dr. Chidi Anyaegbu, CEO of Chisco Motors; Chief Sunday Udeh, President of the Igbo-speaking community; HRM Lawrence the Ezendigbo of Alimosho, HRH Amb Dr Chika Nwokedi, Ezendigbo Ijegun Ijeododo, Chairman Council of Ndi Ezes Lagos, HRH Monday the Ezendigbo of Isolo, Vice Chairman Council of Ndi Ezes Lagos, HRH Sunday Ojukwu Ezendigbo Amuwo-Odofin, HRH Eze Akalikamadu Ezendigbo Oriade, and other royals and special guests.