Sunday, September 15, was indeed a remarkable day in the life of Hon. Chief Iheanyichukwu Ugochukwu as Eze Ndigbo Ghana, HRM Eze. Dr. Amb.Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu honoured him chieftaincy title of Obiomanyìruwa.
The event was part of activities marking the Iriji/Igbo Day festival 2024 in Ghana.
When it was his turn to be honoured, Hon Chief Ugochukwu was decorated with bead, red cap, and anklet even as he received Royal Blessings from His Royal Majesty, HRM Ihenetu.
Speaking to the media shortly after the investiture, Hon Chief Ugochukwu, popularly known as Hon Prince, Ugo thanked Almighty God for a day like this. Ĥe equally thanked HRM Ihenetu and Igbo Community for finding him worthy of recognition. “Today, I was bestowed with the chieftaincy title of ‘Obiomayinruwa’. I am humbled by this honour given to me by His Royal Majesty, Eze Ihenetu. I promised that I would use the title to uplift Igbo culture and help the less privileged.”