Following the Igbo New Yam festival in Ghana as hosted by His Royal Majesty Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, a watershed event which witnessed unprecedented attendance from the business class, political elite, traditional rulers, religious leaders, representatives of government at all levels, the international organizations and members of the diplomatic corps: an Imo State born Ghana based business czar, a boardroom political strategist, custodian of Igbo culture and tradition, High Chief Dr. Amb. Okwudiri Divine Nwandu (Akunaeshiobiike of Mbaise, Afor l of Ihitteaforukwu), played host to an outstanding Nigerian Federal Lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo, who visited Ghana for the Igbo New Yam Festival on Sunday, 17th September, 2023.
Receiving his special guest, Rt.Hon Ozurigbo, who was accompanied by the writer, Nigeria-born Media Consultant, an obviously elated host, High Chief Dr. Amb. Okwudiri Divine Nwandu (Afor l of Ihitteaforukwu), while commending Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo for his effective and people-oriented representation since his sojourn into Imo State politics nay Nigerian politics, maintained that OZB is a brand name associated with everything progressive in participatory politics, good governance, and inclusive leadership, promising to give him the necessary support when the need arises as a new vista in relationship and mutual respect has been established.
Responding to his Host, Dr. Okwudiri Divine Nwandu, Chairman of Okwu Ventures West Africa Ltd; Rep. Ugonna Ozurigbo, member representing Nkwerre/Isu/Nwangele/Njaba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, who also doubles as House Committee Chairman on Niger Delta Ministry, saluted the Igbo- industry spirit of his host, Nwandu, as a successful businessman, who has made his mark in Ghana, maintaining that Igbo people are so blessed with enterprising spirit, thus you see them doing exploits in wherever they have found themselves.
Commending High Chief Dr. Amb. Okwudiri Divine Nwandu (Agunaeshiobike of Mbaise) for his sense of hospitality and free spirit as a true progressive, the Federal lawmaker however, thanked in no small ways, his lovely wife, Lolo Adaku Divine Nwandu (Osodieme), while reiterating his commitment in strengthening his relationship with the Igbo community in Ghana, enthusing that Ghana has become an extension of his home.
Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo and members of his entourage were treated to a mouthwatering lunch by his host, Agunaeshiobike of Mbaise. Dr. Chinedu Anyanwu (Edu Spain), a brother and close ally of High Chief Dr. Okwudiri Nwandu, was also around to entertain their special guest, OZB.
– Njoku Macdonald Obinna writes in from East Legon, Accra, Republic of Ghana. He is a Media Coordinator|Country Director, Ezeigbo Ghana.