Gov. Otti Charges Eze Aro To Be Firm, Courageous, Unite His People

The Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, has congratulated Eberechukwu Eni Kanu Oji, an engineer, on his appointment as the Eze Aro the 9th of Arochukwu Kingdom.

The Governor urged the new Eze Aro to lead with firmness and courage, promoting unity among his people during his reign.

During a visit from the Eze Aro, Aro indigenes, and members of Nzuko Aro Worldwide, Governor Otti emphasised the importance of peaceful co-existence among the people of the Arochukwu Kingdom. He described them as resilient, wise, and industrious.

The Governor added that his administration would continue to do the right thing, no matter whose interests were affected. He also commended the Eze Aro selection process for following due process.

Governor Otti encouraged the new Eze Aro to uphold the highest standards, pledging the government’s support for him.

He commended the Eze Aro’s age, education, contacts, and past successes, expressing optimism that the Arochukwu Kingdom would progress under his leadership. He urged the Eze Aro to leverage his network to make a positive difference in his domain.

The Eze Aro the 9th, HRM Eberechukwu Oji, thanked the Governor for ensuring that the selection process followed tradition, promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity in Arochukwu Kingdom. He pledged to work with the Aro people to uphold these ideals.

The Eze Eze Agwu na Okwara Agwu, Mazi Okoroafor Uror Okoroafor, acknowledged that due process was followed in the selection of Eze Aro IX.

He also thanked the Governor for his role in restoring peace and reconciliation to the Aro Kingdom. The new Eze Aro was accompanied on his visit to the Governor by his wife, Nneoma (Nneoha), the Eze Ibom Isii, and Eze Eze Agwu na Okwara Agwu, his father Mazi Joshua Eni Kanu Oji, a previous Arianzu (Regent) of Aro Kingdom, Mazi Oji Kanu Oji, the President-General of Arochukwu, and other elders and members of Arochukwu Kingdom.