KINGSLEY EBERE
Eze Ndigbo in Connecticut, USA, Eze Bona Chukwunoyerem Eze, has expressed his commitment to be part of the Igbo Speaking Community, Lagos and continue to showcase the Igbo culture and tradition.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that Eze stated this during a lengthy telephone discussion which took place between Dr Eze and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr Jonathan Nnaji.
During their extensive conversation, Dr. Nnaji appraised His Royal Highness Dr Eze on the affairs of the Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos.
This was confirmed by the BOT Chairman, Dr Nnaji, who described Dr Eze as a respected traditional royal leader in Igboland.
“His Royal Highness has demonstrated unwavering commitment to preserving the Igbo culture and traditions, both in Nigeria and the United States.”
“In his capacity as Eze Okubata Ife Adi 1 of Amankwo Oghe Kingdom and Ezeugonnaya 1 of Ezeagu Ezeudo Ndi Enugu, as well as Eze Ndigbo na Connecticut, USA, he has been instrumental in promoting the Igbo language and heritage among the diaspora community.”
The two leaders engaged in a fruitful exchange of views on their respective initiatives aimed at promoting unity and cultural preservation within the Igbo Speaking Community.
Dr. Nnaji commended His Royal Highness Eze for his tireless efforts in ensuring the continuity of Igbo culture and traditions among their children in the United States.
In turn, His Royal Highness Dr Eze lauded the Board of Trustees for their remarkable work in uniting the Igbo Speaking Community in Lagos. Upon receiving an invitation to the swearing-in ceremony and inauguration of the new executives of the Igbo Speaking community in Lagos, His Royal Highness, although unable to attend due to prior commitments, promised to send his traditional prime minister and cabinet members to represent him fully.
In a gesture of unity and solidarity, Eze appealed to Igbo people worldwide to maintain peace and harmony wherever they find themselves. Dr. Nnaji assured His Royal Highness that his message would be conveyed to the Board members during their next meeting, as both leaders look forward to continued collaboration and mutual support in promoting the interests of the Igbo Speaking Community.