The government of Anambra State has recognized the traditional rulers of Azigbo in Nnewi South, Isulo in Orumba South, Amawbia in Awka South, Adazi-Ani in Anaocha, Ora-Eri in Aguata and Ndiowu in Orumba North local government area of the state.
They include Igwe Justice Samuel Nwachukwu Okoye of Azigbo, Igwe Clement Nchetaka Onwuka of Isulo and Igwe Uche Sunday Okonkwo of Amawbia.
Others are Igwe Benson Chinedu Madubuko of Adazi-Ani, Igwe Ejike Ugoagbala of Ora-eri and Igwe Sir. Ben Chibuzor Okekeifi of Ndiowu.
Presenting the certificates at the Light House, Awka, Governor Soludo stressed that the office of the traditional ruler is a creation of the town union constitutions in most communities, defining the responsibilities of the traditional rulers, tasking the monarchs to abide by that rule, to avoid the usual issues that arise between traditional rulers and presidents-General.
He asked them to be the light and father of all, and asked the communities to claim ownership and maintain the traditional institution in their communities.
The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne stated that their emergence followed the constitutions of their respective communities before being presented to the Governor, stating that the PPCP model is is now working as some of them contributed immensely to their various communities, as other states are now learning and borrowing from the state, especially the ammended local government laws.
Earlier, the Chairman of Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, expressed optimism that the traditional rulers are tested and trusted, which implies that their will be less rancour, animosity and chaos in the communities, pledging the support of the Council.
