By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo
The Igwe Nnewi ‘Centenary Ofala’ festival kicked off with a service led by Bishop Ndubuisi Obi of Nnewi Anglican Diocese.
The members of the Igwe Nnewi Royal Cabinet, Obi Uruagu, Obi Umudim, Obi Nnewichi, and Obi Umuenem were in the present during the Ofala service. Several traditional rulers and many dignitaries also joined HRH Igwe KON Orizu III in giving thanks to God for the preservation of Igwe’s life to attain the age of 100 and 62 years on the throne.
During the sermon, Bishop Obi emphasized the fact that the Nnewi community is so blessed. Hence, it is no surprise that Nnewi indigenes are very successful in several endeavors of life. The success also affects all those who conduct their businesses in Nnewi as well, the Bishop concluded.
It is because Igwe Nnewi chose to serve the living God that the Bishop raised Igwe’s nickname to an “The King who knows the God he worships.” Bishop Obi.
“Igwe KON Orizu III is more like King David in the Holy Bible,” Bishop Ndubuisi Obi maintained. The Bishop continues, just like God promised to build a house in heaven for King David, which was a reversal of role in God and man relationship, so shall God build a house for Igwe KON Orizu III.
The Bishop implored God to pour his blessings upon Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, Dr Obi Orizu, and the entire Igwe’s household.
Arch Bishop Okaforagu also prayed for Igwe Nnewi’s life and Nnewi community to gain more blessings and glory of God.
The Obi Uruagu, Obi Afam Obi, Obi Umudim, Obi Bennett Okafor, and Obi Nnewichi, Obi George Onyekaba joined Igwe Nnewi in cutting the birthday cake.