From Ijeoma John, Nnewi
Amiliba community in Nnofor Royal family, Otolo Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State has installed Chief Okechukwu Patrick Onwujiobi (Obiwuenyi) as the Obi of Amiliba the 3rd and officially opened their ancestral palace, Obi Amiliba.
The installation and official opening took place at the Obi of Amiliba on Saturday, January 10, 2026 by his Royal Highness, Igwe Dr Kenneth Orizu III, well represented by the Crown Prince, Dr Obianefo Charles Orizu (Obinechendo).
In attendance were: Obi of Umudim, Obi Bennett Okafor,(Amaukwu), Obi of Nnewichi, Obi George Onyekaba, (Obidiugwu), Obi Umuenem, Otolo, Nnewi , Chief Afamefuna Obiekosi, the Chairman of the occasion, Hon. C. C Martins Ndujekwu(Gbazuagu Nnewi), Amiliba PG Chief Walter Udegbunam, Hon. Amobi Adukwulu, PG Otolo Nnewi, PG Nnofor, Hon. John Ejizu, Nnewichi PG, Engr. Sir Emmanuel Udoka Chukwueloka, Sir Chukwuka Okonkwo (Akuamia 1 of Ukpor), Chairman Planning Committee, Chief Philip Nzubechukwu Okafor, (Ogbuefi Ifeadigo), Hon. Amobi Okonkwo (Anunuebe Nnewi), Secretary Planning Committee, among others.
In his remarks, Mr. Walter Udegbunam, the PG Amiliba Development Union appreciated God Almighty for life, strength and wisdom he has given to them to overcome numerous challenges and bringing the project to completion.
“We express our profound gratitude to our noble king, Igwe Dr Kenneth Orizu III for his fatherly support, wisdom and blessings which have fostered sustainable peace and progress in Amiliba community.
“We also appreciate the planning committee members of this event, stakeholders and the good people of Amiliba for their unwavering support and cooperation, especially Agbaro Nnewi for upholding truth and justice in resolving the age-long land dispute that enabled the Obi Amiliba to be sited where it is today” he noted.
Udegbunam prayed that God would bless their Obi, Obi Okechukwu Onwujiobi and all the people of Amiliba.
Chief Phillip Nzubechukwu Okafor, the Chairman Planning Committee while speaking said it was a remarkable day for the people of Amiliba home and in diaspora to witness the great day.
He expressed his joy for their collective efforts to build their Obi, which according to him was built during their time.
“Today, gods of our ancestors have stood by us in (Eke, Orie, Afor and Nkwo)” he remarked.
Speaking, Hon. Amobi Okonkwo (Anunuebe Nnewi), Secretary Planning Committee said the event was a remarkable one because it was a day they remembered what their ancestors had instituted for them.
He disclosed they have instituted a structure where all the traditional matters of the people of Amiliba would be treated.
He advised the people to imbibe, adhere and respect their traditional institution for the betterment and well-being of them.
He showed his gratitude to Igwe Nnewi and others who honoured their invitation, noting that Igwe Nnewi has been with them to ensure that Obi Amiliba is situated on where it is today.
The event witnessed paying homage to the newly installed Obi of Amiliba, masquerades displays, dance and presentation of cows to all the quarters in Nnewi.