Gets A Royal Endorsement For A New Era
In a significant display of cultural unity and visionary leadership, the newly elected executive of the Orluzurumee Socio-Cultural Organization has received the official endorsement and royal blessings of His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Emmanuel Okeke, Chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers.
The delegation, led by President-General Rt. Hon. Ugochukwu V. Nzekwe, visited the palace of Eze Imo in Owerri on Friday, June 13, 2025, to formally present themselves and receive the monarch’s support and spiritual guidance as they begin their tenure.
Welcoming the group with warmth and admiration, Eze Dr. Okeke described the new Orluzurumee leadership as “the long-awaited team to restore the pride and promise of Orlu.”
He eulogised the executive as a collection of tested professionals, intellectuals, and dedicated patriots who mirror the true spirit of the Orlu people.
“This is the Orluzurumee executive the Orlu people have been yearning for,” the royal father declared. “You have both the experience and the goodwill to unify our people, reawaken our cultural values, and reposition Orlu for greater relevance in Imo State and beyond. I urge you to work in harmony with the State Government and other critical stakeholders.”
Eze Imo encouraged the team to leverage their diverse backgrounds to champion peace, youth empowerment and community development, noting that Orlu’s destiny must be redefined by its most sincere and capable sons and daughters.
In his response, Rt. Hon. Ugochukwu Nzekwe, a two-term Honourable Member of the Imo State House of Assembly and chairman, Former Members of Imo State House of Assembly (FOMIHA), thanked Eze Imo for the fatherly reception and profound royal counsel he graciously granted his team. He assured the monarch of the executive’s unwavering commitment to serve the Orlu Zone with selflessness, transparency, and collective spirit.
“This is not just a leadership role—it is a sacred mandate,” Nzekwe stated. “We are determined to reposition Orluzurumee as a beacon of hope and unity, not just in cultural terms but as a catalyst for socioeconomic growth. We will engage the grassroots, partner with the diaspora and align with the State Government to pursue the development Orlu truly deserves.”
He emphasized inclusivity, community cohesion, and proactive engagement as the key strategies for the team’s leadership approach.
Elected on June 1, 2025, under the supervision of the Orlu Elders Council, the Orluzurumee executive committee features accomplished individuals from diverse fields, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. The new officers include:
Hon. Ugochukwu Nzekwe – President-General
Prof. Protus Uzoma – Vice President
Dr. Desmond O. Echeta – General Secretary
Hon. Maxwell Odunze – Financial Secretary
Mrs. Rosemoon Nzeribe – Treasurer
Mr. Kelechi Duru – Organizing Secretary
Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Obiefule – Woman Leader
Mr. Nnamdi Cos-Ukwuoma – Publicity Secretary
Comrade Anyaegbu Ukachukwu – Internal Auditor
Dr. Chris Chukwuemeka Ekwueme – Assistant Secretary
Engr. Chidozie Orujuba – Assistant Publicity Secretary
Comrade Chinedu Asife – Provost
Together, they form a credible, visionary team with the capacity to drive transformative initiatives for Orlu’s cultural, social, and economic renaissance.
The visit to Eze Imo’s palace is more than symbolic. It marks a deliberate step toward rekindling the unity and relevance of Orluzurumee as a formidable platform for advocacy, development and cultural pride. Amidst growing demands for indigenous-driven leadership, this new executive offers a fresh narrative rooted in service, dignity, and progressive thinking.
Indeed, the task ahead for Rt. Hon. Ugochukwu Nzekwe and his team is clear: to convert goodwill into action and noble intentions into enduring legacies.
Nnamdi Cos-Ukwuoma
Publicity Secretary
