In a significant development, Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu has emerged as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. This development follows a series of events that have shaped the organization’s leadership in recent times.
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According to sources, Nze Ozichukwu will exhaust the remaining 27 days of the Imo State tenure, which ends on January 10, 2025. His emergence is seen as a strategic move to ensure continuity and stability in the organization.
The chain of events that led to Nze Ozichukwu’s emergence began with the demise of Ambassador Professor George Obiozor in 2022. Following his death, Chief Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was sworn in as the replacement on April 30, 2023. However, Chief Iwuanyanwu’s tenure was cut short by his untimely death on July 25, 2024.
Nze Ozichukwu’s emergence has been welcomed by many dignitaries, including the Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Dr. Peter Mbah, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of Enugu State, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. Other notable personalities who attended the event include Rear Admiral Allison Madueke, GCON, Prince Garry Igariwey, Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe, Prof. ABC Nwosu, Prof Elochukwu Amucheazi, Chief Ejiofor Onyima, Dr. Mrs Kate Ezeofor, Chief Chekwas Okorie, Engr Chike Madueke, Archbishop Prof. E O Chukwuma, Chief Emeka Diwe, Eze Ibe Nwosu, Chief Mike Okiro, Prof Chinedu Nebo, Dr. Uche Uzochukwu, Dr. Pat Onukwuli, Chief Okechukwu Ujah, Ambassador Eddy Onuoha, Dr. Eme Okoro, Dr Ngozi Olejeme, Eze Uche Dimgba, Eze Christopher Offia, Chief Tony Ukasanya, and others.
The President of the Rivers State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Lucky Ekeji, expressed joy that the next President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo will come from the Rivers State.
Nze Ozichukwu is a renowned management executive and entrepreneurship development consultant with an impressive educational background. He has attended prestigious institutions like Templeton College, Oxford University, Harvard University (Harvard Institute for International Development), Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, University of Bristol’s School for Advanced Urban Studies (SAUS) and (School of Policy Studies (SPS), The University of Lagos, Ogun State University (CETEP), and Galilee College, Tivon, Israel. He holds M.Sc, MBA degrees, among others.
Nze Ozichukwu has served as a director at Inland Bank Plc and Managing Director of Nigeria Merchant Bank (NMB) Plc. He is a founding member of the Technical Committee for Privatization and Commercialization (TCPC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). He was also chairman of the Presidential Committee for the Reorganization of the River Basin Development Authorities in Nigeria. He was a member of the 2005 National Political Reform Conference.
He served as National Vice Chairman/Chairman PDP South East Zone for eight years and thereafter returned to management consulting. His contributions to the Catholic Church and society have earned him the Worthy Knighthood of St Mulumba (KSM) and Papal Knighthood of Saint Sylvester (KSS).
Nze Ozichukwu received the Peace Award of the United Nations International Parliament for Safety and Peace in 2002. He is a Chartered Management Consultant (CMC) and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC). He is also a Fellow, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).
Ozichukwu has also been involved in various development initiatives, including the South East Development Council, SEDC, the South East Development Initiative (SEDI), and the Cottage Industries Development Initiative (CIDI). He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Town Unions and has held other notable positions such as member of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).
The Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ambassador Okey Emuchay MFR, expressed relief and gratitude to the Igbo nation for their unalloyed support throughout the turbulent times.
Many Imeobi members have described Nze Ozichukwu as a man of courage, integrity, and principles, whose stand on any matter is predictable. They also praised his moral edifice, stating that he detests of the Igbo people.
Many Imeobi members have described Nze Ozichukwu as a man of courage, integrity, and principles, whose stand on any matter is predictable. They also praised his moral edifice, stating that he detests the mundane hubris in power. His unassailable astute organizational ability, whose records in public service are beyond tarnish, even by the most uncharitable, has also been commended.
With Ozichukwu, a smooth and credible transition of power to a president general from the Rivers State is guaranteed. His emergence has been seen as a strategic move to ensure continuity and stability in the organization.
The Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ambassador Okey Emuchay MFR, expressed relief and gratitude to the Igbo nation for their unalloyed support throughout the turbulent times.
The President of the Rivers State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Lucky Ekeji, expressed joy that the next President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo will come from the Rivers State.
Nze Ozichukwu’s emergence as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has been widely welcomed, and many are optimistic that he will bring stability and progress to the organization.
By Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, National Publicity Secretary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
