ISAAC NDUKWE CONFERRED WITH CHIEFTAINCY TITLE AS ENYI OHA 1, OF UMUAWA ALAOCHA ANCIENT KINGDOM
By Mcanthony Onuoha
The incoming Chairman of Association of Igbo Maritime Practitioners in Nigeria -ASIMPIN Tincan Chapter, has been conferred with a chieftaincy title by His Royal Majesty, Eze Godswill Asomugha, AWA 2, of Umuawa Alaocha Ancient Kingdom of Ohuhu, Umuahia North, Abia State.
Mazi Isaac Ndukwe (Okwadike) and his wife Mrs. Anthonia Ngozi Ndukwe, on Saturday, the 3rd of May, 2025, joined the prestigious league of title holders at a well attended event held at Bucknor Estate, Ejigbo, Isolo, Lagos State.
Speaking before the coronation, the Royal Father described Mazi Isaac Ndukwe as a rare pedigree, saying that his humility and trustworthiness as a business man, are worthy of emulation. He further disclosed that Ndukwe has never been locked up and has never been accosted or interrogated by either the police, the DSS or any government agency for engaging in any fraudulent activity for close to three decades he started out as a Customs Licensed Agent, stating that the unique qualities embedded in Ndukwe’s character endeared him to his Kingdom, prompting his decision to confer him with a chieftaincy title.
The event was graced by Ndukwe’s family members, friends and professional colleagues. A good number of members of Association of Igbo Maritime Practitioners in Nigeria (ASIMPIN) were in attendance. Members of Unique Maritime Club led by Chief Howell Iheme, were also at the event, as well as title holders and community leaders.
Some of those present at the event were Former President General of ASIMPIN, High Chief Isdore Martins Ozoemena Agoha, High Chief Godwin Ekezie, Onowu Ndi Igbo na Bucknor, Chief Okereke Ikenna, Ikemba 1 of Bucknor, Dr. Obicee Okonkwo, National Publicity Secretary (NPS), ASIMPIN, Chief Henry Ikwue, (Eriwa Global) ASIMPIN’s Chief Liaison Officer, Inter Agencies, Chief Sonniel Ebonyem Onochie (Ogbueshi), Vice Chairman, ANLCA, Tincan Chapter, Chief FrankPaul Nwegbe, General Secretary, ANLCA, Tincan Chapter, High Chief Ikemefula Ude, Mazi Chukwuma Eze, Vice Chairman, ASIMPIN, Tincan Chapter, High Chief Nobert Onyejiegbu(Ogbukiyi), Prince Okey Egbuchulam, General Secretary, ASIMPIN, Chief and Lolo Emmanuel Chimezie Ibe(Eze Elect), Chief Uwalaka Slarry Amaefula , Mazi Chijioke Nkwazema, Chairman, ASIMPEC, Iroegbu Chris Ozoemena, Vice Chairman, Ogwa Federated Union, Chief Joseph Kanu, Ezinwa 1 of Umuawa Alaocha Ancient Kingdom, Chief Charles Chinedu (Madujibeya), Rev. Clinton Okoro ( Ikemba Aro), Chief Obi Maduabuchi (Ozo Nwa Amulu N’Obi of Awa Ancient Kingdom), Chief Linus Amadi(Akaonyewetara) Ichie Chuka Omenyili, CEO, Agavito Global Limited, Prince Mike Ebo, and Mr. Stanley Uba, CEO, Austanco Global Limited.
(Chief Isaac Ndukwe and his wife, Lolo Anthonia Ngozi Ndukwe)
Others were, Chief Cletus Ndanwuchi (Danbekky), Chief Uba Ogbonna, Hon. Okey Nerus, Chief Emma Anyanwu (Onodiugo), Chief Darlington Godson(Mirimaraugo na Uruala), Mr. Abazu Hyacinth Obiamalu aka Above, Ezinwa Louis Eze, Chief Oscar Nwachukwu, Prince Kelechi Nkwazema, PRO, ASIMPIN, Tincan Chapter, Mr. Emeka Nwaneri aka Alhaji Isa, CEO, Presmazik Resources Limited, Mr. Christian Odunna, Mr. Marcel Anosike, Dcn. Henry Umah, Chief Mike Odoemena (Akuenwebe) Mr. Ifeanyi Agwu, Mr. Uche Nzekwe, Chief Kenneth Uwadiegwu (Onowu), Mr. Charles Uba, Hon. Maxwell Okorie, Ms. Vicky Chigozirim and others.
In his speech, Chief Isaac Ndukwe advised those in business to always be mindful of their relationships with people, stressing that “good name is better than riches”. He stated that leadership was a responsibility because leaders are expected to serve others. He promised that his administration as ASIMPIN, Tincan Chapter Chairman would change the narrative and reposition the Chapter for greater glory.
The event ended on a very peaceful note.
