Eze Chika Nwokedi Marks the 3rd Anniversary as Ezendigbo Ijegun Ijeododo
By Onome Naomi
The event of the 3rd year anniversary, held on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, commenced with a chieftain title in addition to the fold of cabinet chiefs of the Ijegun Ijeododo palace of Eze Chika Nwokedi.
Testimonials given by guests sum up the fact that Eze Chika Nwokedi Ezendigbo Ijegun Ijeododo accepted the mantle of kingship hesitantly but steadily to stand as the mouthpiece and peacemaker for Igbos in his jurisdiction of reign. Fortunately, other tribes and religions in Ijegun, Ijeododo, and its environs also benefit from Eze Chika’s leadership of selfless service.
During Eze Chika’s speech on the occasion of a 3rd anniversary, he noted that his aim to maintain peace from ethnic violence has paid off so far, as seen in the management of the crisis during the last general elections in 2023 in Ijegun, and was appreciated by the Lagos State government. More also, in the last three years of reign, over 1000 widows, widowers, and less privileged persons have benefitted from the palliatives given at various intervals all through the years; medical bills have been paid for those unable to afford treatments or medications. There was an instance of a mother of triplets who couldn’t afford to pay hospital bills of N150,000 after delivery but was paid off by Eze Chika. He also provided the couple with food items and other necessities for the babies with the help of donations from his allies during his 1st year of service to his community and many other charity deeds he’s carried out.
In addition, Eze Chika Nwokedi in the last three years has been seen touching the lives of people through charity; there are also instances where okada men at the Ijegun area benefitted from free fuel that could aid operation for a week; market women of petty trades in Ijegun Ijeododo, especially those in his immediate environment, benefitted from capital to run their businesses on a larger scale from Eze Chika Nwokedi. He’s also paid school fees for the less privileged children severally and sent dropouts back to school, noting that children are the future generation and must be cared for. All this and more he’s achieved in the last 3 years of reign, he says, elicits fulfillment of purpose, for it gives him an inner joy and peace when he puts a smile on the faces of the helpless.
Testimonials
Chief Sunny Akpoyibo Uwanhogo, the Akeweje of Meran Kingdom and CEO of Cartier Wine and Precious Paint, appraised Eze Chika’s style of leadership; he said the paragon has been a friend and brother for over 20 years. Says he can earnestly attest to the hesitation by Eze Chika Nwokedi when he was approached with the mantle of rulership for Igbos in the Ijegun Ijeododo community. However, with encouragements, he took up rulership diligently with relentless effort worth emulation. Akpoyibo said even non-Igbo tribes have benefitted from Eze Chika’s leadership and described him as a selfless humanitarian.
Chief Sunday Udeh, the President General of the Igbo Speaking Community Lagos, affirms satisfaction in the rulership prowess of Eze Chika Nwokedi. He said in the last 3 years of Eze Chika’s service to the Ijegun Ijeododo Community and its environs, the charitable acts and empowerment programs carried out are commendable, urging him to implore continuity. Speaking about the Igbo-speaking leadership crisis, Chief Sunday Udeh revealed that it has been resolved. The Igbo-speaking leadership, led by Chief Jonathan Nnaji, formed a ‘unity party’ with the sole aim of uniting the two divisional factions, and he (Chief Sunday Udeh) remains the president until the two bodies present their worthy candidate for the PG position. Warn Ezes in diaspora to stop meddling in Ezeship matters in Lagos; they should instead concern themselves with the insecurity, embezzlements by politicians, and lawlessness plaguing the east. Advise women on the occasion of International Women’s Day to embody respect.
Mr. Dominic, the General Manager of SBI, noted that Eze Chika, as an ambassador and royal father of the SBI brand, is known to stand for truth and honesty. Speaking about the SBI, Dominic told pressmen that Alimax of SBI has created more than 10,000 millionaires in the short period of launching its health product in the Nigerian market. The company has established itself internationally in Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, South Africa, and Canada. Moreover, seminars are held at its Lagos branch at 13 Kofowora by Balogun bus stop, Ikeja. Says the performance of SBI health products is rated at 95% for its efficacy as attested by users; the products can be found at major stores, including Eze Chika’s office. Commends Eze Chika’s leadership qualities.
Chief Emeka, the Onowu of Ijegun Ijeododo Kingdom, in praise noted that Eze Chika Nwokedi is a leader worth emulating, tagged him as born to rule, non-tribalistic, and a selfless humanitarian. He says he is at peace and has a good relationship with leaders from other tribes in Ijegun, Ijeododo, and neighboring environs; the cabinet chiefs are pleased to be in Eze Chika’s fold, for he is a good leader and has massive followers due to his exemplary lifestyle.
Ugoeze Pst. Dr. (Amb.) Tessy Chika Nwokedi appreciates God over the successful leadership in the last 3 years of Eze Chika’s reign as Ezendigbo Ijegun Ijeododo, affirming God has been his pillar. She commended the monarch for his good leadership, hence his supportive followers, for he does not discriminate between tribes, especially in his philanthropic duties. Confirms there is a plan underway for more charitable acts from Eze Chika. She says she’s from a royal family accustomed to the severity in rendering services to the people, which makes her unbothered about her husband’s activities; hence, it’s for the progress of the community. “God has made him king, so he must go through some challenges,” Happy International Women’s Day to all virtuous women, Ugoeze added.
Rev. Moses Okwuosa of Refiner’s Fire Deliverance Chapel Int’l (Arena of Possibilities), who also doubles as Second Vice President of the Ndigbo Buru’Otu Association of Nigeria founded by Eze Chika Nwokedi, in his ministration/ testimonials at the event affirmed the position assigned to Eze Chika is a revelation come to pass. Says leadership is a quality the monarch possesses even before confirming him kingship; it is kingship by birth. It is important to respect the grace upon his head and emulate his good deeds despite shortcomings. Affirms Eze Chika in an overall assessment is a philanthropist who painstakingly expresses love through giving and prays for more unction to function on his mandate.
The chieftain title by Eze Chika Nwokedi, Chairman Council of Ndieze Igbo Lagos in collaboration with Eze Jude Arinze, Ezendigbo Isolo, Vice Chairman Ndi Eze Igbo Lagos, and Ezendigbo Igbolerin, Eze Chukwuemeka S. Onuaha, Agunaechemba Iba land, and Ukwumba l of Bende, Provost Council of Ndieze Igbo Lagos was conferred on Chief Chidiebere Anthony Eshiowula, a businessman in Lagos and a native of Imo State, and his wife, Chief Joy Chika, with the titles Nwata Kwochaka and Ada Diiche aka Ada pounds and dollars, respectively.
The newly conferred chief, Chidiebere Anthony Eshiowula, told pressmen at the event that it is expected of him to live up to his title and do more good. Says Eze Chika is a man of many qualities and worth emulating. Congratulates all mothers, widows, and less privileged women on International Women’s Day. Also, his wife, Chief Joy Chika, pledges support to Eze Chika for finding them worthy to be decorated with chiefly titles, says she nicknamed herself pounds and dollars as an international businesswoman, a dream she’s had since childhood and fulfilled as an adult, promises to live up to expectations as a titled chief, and appreciates all mothers on International Women’s Day.
Fellow Ndi Eze Igbo, cabinet chiefs of Ijegun Ijeododo palace, the leadership and executives of the Igbo-speaking community, members of the Obi Chukwu palace, invited guests, and well-wishers attended the 3rd year anniversary of Eze Chika Nwokedi as Ezendigbo Ijegun Ijeododo.
