By E.E.O. Nsoedo
As is customary with HRH Dr. Igwe Kenneth Orizu III, he offers Thanksgivings to God following each Ofala festival; on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, Igwe Nnewi celebrated a Thanksgiving at the Anglican Church Bishop’s Court, Nnewi.
It should be recalled that the Anglican Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Right Reverend Ndubuisi Obi, during the 57th Ofala service, had publicly laid claim to the right to officiate the Igwe’s 100th birthday.
So, it was not a surprise that following the rousing welcome the congregants gave to Igwe Nnewi, Bishop Obi made a point to remind everyone present that he was making preparations for Igwe’s 100th birthday.
Following the Bishop’s comments, Igwe and his entourage processed to the altar to offer their gifts.
The Bishop invoked showers of blessings on Igwe Nnewi, particularly in the area of excellent health and wisdom, to keep piloting the affairs of Nnewi for the benefit of all and sundry.
Bishop Obi admonished the agents of destabilization to toe the exemplary lifestyle of the Nnewi monarch. The Bishop offered a special prayer for the Crown Prince to remain steadfast in the services he provides to the community. He also prayed for Igwe’s family.
Right Reverend Obi prayed for the quarters’ Obi, the cabinet members, and all those that assist HRH Igwe Orizu in running the affairs of Nnewi. He prayed for the various groups who helped to make the 57th Ofala a huge success. Bishop Obi also offered prayers of protection for every Nnewi indigene wherever they reside.
Igwe’s main entourage consists of the Crown Prince, Dr. Obi Orizu; Ozo Ugbonyamba, Agu Igwe; Hon Ezeakukwu Emma Nsoedo (PhD), Chairman Ofala Technical Committee; Hon Uzo Sam Ulasi, Mr. Ibeanu, Chairman of Ofala Committee, and many others in attendance.