Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, traditional rulers, captains of industry, academics and foreign nationals are billed to attend the first coronation anniversary of Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, Eberechukwu Oji, on July 26, 2025.
He was selected on October 18, 2023, as the ninth Eze Aro of Arochukwu. He was issued a Certificate of Recognition and staff of office by the state government on January 26, 2024, authenticating him as First Class monarch.
Organised by Nzuko Arochukwu Worldwide, in conjunction with the royal family, the celebrations span four days of merrymaking, strategic engagements and thankfulness to God for the peace and development witnessed in the last one year. The celebration comes in the form of a carnival, leveraging aggregate commitment of the Central Planning Committee, chaired by Obi Chijioke.
It is anchored on the theme, “Aro Renaissance: Consolidating Gains and Charting New Frontiers for Aro Kingdom Unity, Peace and Development.”
Nzuko Aro is staging a twin carnival, first anniversary coronation celebration of its first class monarch and the sixth All Aro National Conference (AANC).
The celebration kicks off on July 24 with an open air crusade and medical outreach at the Aggrey Primary School, Ibom Village. Prayers will be offered to God for His grace and blessings on Arochukwu Kingdom, and, specifically, the royal family, for the past one year. Free medical services will also be extended to residents.
The AANC, aimed at “repositioning Aro diaspora relationships for peace, unity and development,” is scheduled for Friday, July 25, at the Aro Civic Centre, Oror Village. It will be chaired by Mazi Dr. Innocent Ozoemena Ezuma, the Mayor of Arondizuogu.
The day’s official activities will be rounded off with coronation anniversary dinner hosted by Nzuko Aro at the Alpha Plus Hotel and Suites, Amuvi Village.
Eze Aro will inaugurate committees, including those for road infrastructure, water project, environmental management, agriculture and food security, as well as sports development.
The activities will climax on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with the coronation anniversary celebration.
Governor Otti is the Special Guest of Honour.
Already, communities neighbouring Arochukwu Kingdom have indicated their preparedness to join in the celebrations.
The curtain will, on Sunday, July 27, be drawn on the carnival with thanksgiving service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Amannagwu Village, by 10am.
“We seize this opportunity to invite all sons and daughters of Arochukwu Kingdom, residents of its diaspora communities, as well our friends all over the world to join us in celebrating our revered monarch,” said Mazi Dozie Udensi, President-General, Nzuko Arochukwu Worldwide.