- President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, has reaffirmed his commitment to hand over to an indigene of Rivers State on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Chukwu spoke during the valedictory session of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of Ohanaeze Ndigbo which was held on Wednesday, at the National Secretariat in Enugu.
He said though his tenure as Ohanaeze President General is very brief, โwhat matters is the impact and legacy with which we will be rememberedโ.
The Igbo leader reiterated that the success or failure of any organization is a function of its leadership recruitment process.
He explained that the Screening, Appeal and Electoral Committees for the purpose of the forthcoming Ohanaeze election comprise men and women whose public records and antecedents are above reproach.
He urged the people of Igbo extraction in Rivers State in particular and other Igbo states in general to ensure that only men and women of integrity and proven records of accomplishments are put forward to fill the offices zoned to the states in accordance with the rotation principles of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
In addition, he said an Ohanaeze that โevery Igbo will embrace with pride irrespective of political leaning, ideological persuasions and religious affiliationsโ.
Chukwu emphasized that for one to lead the Igbo, the person must have proven experience in leadership roles, particularly in cultural organizations, age grades, town unions, market associations or similar contexts.
