By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo
The Igwe Nnewi Diamond Committee, a worldwide committee comprising sons and daughters of Nnewi to facilitate the planning of the 2023 Ofala ceremony and birthday of HRH Igwe KON Orizu III, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Somtochukwu Udeze.
Five members of the committee, led by the Nnewi Crown Prince, Dr. Obi Orizu, informed the Speaker that “HRH Igwe Nnewi will be 60 years on the throne and 98 years old. He informed the Speaker that it called for a special celebration to thank Almighy God”. It was in lieu of that that some members of the Committee were there to present Igwe’s invitation to him and the members of the Anambra State House of Assembly.
The Speaker extended congratulations to HRH Igwe Orizu for the favor he enjoys from Almighty God. He is particularly proud of HRH’s role as a father in Anambra State. He pledged to give the invitation a well-deserved attention.
The members of the delegation were the Nnewi Crown Prince, Dr. Obi Orizu, Member representing Nnewi North in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Augustine Ike (Ikedoji), Hon Amala Anazodo, RT. Hon. Prince Chukwudi Orizu and Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo (PhD).