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Celebrated Nigerian Medical Doctor Conferred with Chieftaincy Title



Renowned medical practitioner and President of Nigeria Doctor's Forum South Africa, Dr. Emeka Ugwu, has been honored with a chieftaincy title for his outstanding contributions to the welfare and development of his hometown, Ovoko Agu. The conferment took place on November 16th, 2024, at the Ist Ofala Festival of Igwe Nnadi, where Dr. Ugwu received the esteemed title of "Ikemba," meaning "The strength of the people."




Dr. Ugwu took the opportunity to launch the Ikemba Education Foundation, aimed at ensuring that no indigene of Ovoko Agu is denied university education. This initiative underscores Dr. Ugwu's commitment to empowering his community through education. He commended the efforts of his in - laws who came all the way from South Africa to join him in the honor that was accorded him by the traditional ruler of Ovoko Agu.


 


The chieftaincy title is a testament to Dr. Ugwu's dedication to the betterment of his community, and his foundation's mission to provide access to education will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the lives of Ovoko Agu's youth.


 

Ohaneze South Africa chapter also extended their goodwill message through Apostle Mike Ugwu.


In the same vein a medical doctor, Dr Ifeanyi Wosu who is also based in South Africa received a chieftanciy title too. This is so, because of his contribution to medical outreach for the Nigerian community in South Africa over the years, as he had also been supportive to Chief Ugwu as well. 





The event was graced by notable figures, including:


- Evangelist Dr. Samuel Maduka Onyishi, Founder of Maduka University


- Apostle Mike Ugwu, President of Enugu State Union, South Africa


- Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, Ogadagidi of Edem Ani and Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers


- The Executive Chairman of Udenu LGA,Hon Eze Aka, among others. 

- Mr Abubakar, the President of Nigeria students in South Africa.


The rich cultural display of Ovoko Agu was a beauty to behold as the indigenes of the community celebrated with the traditional ruler on his first ofala festival.

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