The Orluzurumee Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural organization uniting sons and daughters of Orlu Zone both at home and in the diaspora, has appointed Professor Uchefula Ugonna Chukwumaeze, SAN, FCArb, Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University (IMSU) and ICHIE OSINACHUKWU of Amucha Ebe Ise in Njaba LGA as Chairman and Director of its Directorate of Culture, Heritage, and Traditional Affairs.
The appointment was formalized on Saturday, April 18, 2026, during a vibrant inauguration ceremony at Nkwerre Country Club in Nkwerre LGA. The event drew distinguished patrons, matrons, committee chairmen, directors, high-profile dignitaries from Orlu Zone, and delegates from all 12 LGAs.
While delivering his address at the inauguration ceremony, the President General of Orluzurumee Worldwide, Rt. Hon. Ugochukwu Nzekwe, described Orluzurumee as not just an organization, but a heritage, a voice of Orlu sons and daughters, an umbrella that reminds the world that that Orlu Zone is blessed with greatness, intelligence, industry and resilience.
Speaking further, the President General stated that the mission of the organization which is to strategically mobilize leadership, resources and partnerships to advance socio-economic development, promote excellence and meritocracy, strengthen cultural identity and heritage, influence policy and leadership direction and empower the next generation of leaders, is not not the duty of the President General alone, and not also the duty of a few leaders alone, but a call to all sons and daughters of Orlu, whether a politician, a businessman, a civil servant, a traditional ruler, a clergy, a youth leader, a woman leader, a professional, a student or a farmer.
He added, "in the spirit of inclusive leadership and collective responsibly, I appointed some of our great sons and daughters as Patrons, Matrons, Directors and Committee Chairmen. These distinguished men and women are not appointed for decoration, they are appointed because they represent excellence, capacity, integrity and influence".
The President General also said, "today's inauguration is not just a ceremonial gathering, it is a moment of renewal and recommitment, it is a platform for us to reaffirm the values that define us as Ndi Orlu known for hardwork, integrity, courage, unity and service to humanity".
In his speech after the inauguration, the Chairman and Director, Directorate of Culture, Heritage and Traditional Affairs of Orluzurumee Socio-cultural Organization Worldwide and Vice-chancellor of Imo State University, Owerri, as well as the 2024 Odenigbo Lecturer, Professor Uchefula Ugonna Chukwumaeze, SAN, FCArb, while recognizing dignitaries present at the ceremony, thanked the leadership of Orluzurumee Worldwide, and promised on behalf of his team to deliver beyond expectation.
Earlier, while administering the Oath of Allegiance and Office on the appointees, His Worship Dr. Doris Ahanonu poured encomiums on the Vice-Chancellor of IMSU, Prof. U. U. Chukwumaeze, SAN, FCArb. She described him as someone who played a significant role in her life—as her lecturer in the university and supervisor up to PhD level which contributed in no small measure to what she is today. Dr. Doris, however, encouraged all the appointees to take their assignments seriously.
Notable attendees included Imo State Governor Sen. Hope Uzodinma (ONWA), represented by Chief of Staff Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie; the Senator representing Orlu Zone, Distinguished Senator Dr. Osita Izunaso, ably represented by Prince Ford Ozurumba, Honourable Member representing Orlu, Orsu and Oru East Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Chief Canice Moore Chukwugozie Nwachukwu; HRM Eze (Dr.) E.C. Okeke, Chairman of Imo State and South-East Council of Traditional Rulers, with other Orlu monarchs; Anglican Bishop of Orlu Diocese, Most Rev. Benjamin Chinedum Okeke, with some clergy; politicians, business leaders, civil servants, youth and women leaders, professionals, students, farmers, and media representatives, among others.
Dr. Onyekachi Augustus Nwaozor
is the Secretary of the
Directorate of Culture, Heritage and Traditional Affairs,
Orluzurumee.
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