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The Ukwuoto Edenu-Ede Oballa Autonomous Community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, last Saturday, honoured the Secretary General, Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD), Dr Uzor Ngoladi, with a chieftaincy title.
Ngoladi was conferred with the traditional title of Ogaranya Mmuta by His Royal Majesty, Igwe Prof. Vitalis Chukwuma Onah, Eze Oshimiri I of the community, at a colourful ceremony, held at the monarch’s Palace.
The ceremony coincided with the community’s New Yam Festival and attracted several traditional rulers, academics, top government functionaries, professionals, friends, and well-wishers.
The event featured rich displays of Igbo cultural heritage, including traditional dances, cultural performances, and the symbolic cutting of the new yam, which marked the celebration of the harvest season and the community’s cultural festival.
Speaking during the conferment, Igwe Onah said the chieftaincy title was bestowed on Ngoladi in recognition of his contributions to the growth and development of the Southeast geopolitical zone.
The monarch commended the FOSAD Secretary General for his sustained efforts in defence of the Igbo people over the years. He urged Ngoladi not to relent in his advocacy, encouraging him to sustain his commitment to issues affecting the region and its development.
The monarch’s remarks highlighted the community’s recognition of Ngoladi’s public engagement and his efforts to promote the interests of the South East.
The New Yam Festival also provided an opportunity for the community to showcase its hospitality and cultural identity. Guests were treated to an assortment of traditional delicacies, including abacha alongside palm wine and kolanuts, reflecting the warmth and customs associated with Nsukka hospitality.
Ngoladi, in his response, expressed profound gratitude to Igwe Onah and the entire Ukwuoto Edenu-Ede Oballa community for finding him worthy of the prestigious traditional honour.
He described the recognition as a significant milestone and reaffirmed his commitment to the development and empowerment of the South-East through FOSAD’s advocacy initiatives.
The academic and public affairs advocate pledged to continue working with fellow scholars, professionals, and other stakeholders to advance the region’s interests, promote sustainable development, and encourage greater attention to the challenges confronting the South East.
He also expressed appreciation to members of FOSAD who travelled from different locations to attend the ceremony and celebrate with him.
Among those who attended the event was his younger brother, Chief Tobe Ngoladi. The presence of academics and other professionals at the ceremony underscored the significance of the occasion to Ngoladi’s personal and professional networks.
Dr Uzor Ngoladi is the pioneer Secretary General of the Forum of South-East Academic Doctors, an organisation that brings together academics and professionals committed to addressing development challenges in the South East.
Through his position in FOSAD, he has been involved in advocacy efforts aimed at promoting regional development, infrastructure, economic opportunities, and the welfare of the people of the South East.
Ngoladi is also a media entrepreneur and publisher of www.dailyblastng.com and www.uzorngoladi.com online platforms covering news, public affairs, education, politics, and other topical issues.
In addition, he serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies at the Miva Open University, Abuja.
The ceremony ended on a celebratory note, with cultural performances, traditional hospitality, and expressions of goodwill marking the recognition of the FOSAD Secretary General by the Enugu community.
