Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria – On December 26, 2024, Mr. Chibuzo Okereke, a renowned Legislative Governance Expert, Public Affairs Analyst, and Founder of Project Hope Alive Africa, was conferred with the prestigious title of “Ikemba Aro” by His Eminence, Eze Dr. Eberechukwu Oji, Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom. The ceremony took place during the premier Aro Day and Awards Cultural Festival at the Arochukwu Civic Centre.
The honour was presented by Mazi (Engr) Goddy Ijeomah, Chairman of the Occasion, who performed the conferment on behalf of the Eze Aro and the Nzuko Aro Leadership. Mazi Okereke was recognised for his significant contributions to the development of Arochukwu Kingdom, his advocacy for youth empowerment, and his efforts in promoting Aro core values such as integrity, honesty, hard work, and diligence. Okereke’s intellectual efforts in showcasing Aro’s positive image and cultural heritage earned him the esteemed title of “Ikemba Aro.”
The Aro Day and Awards is an annual cultural event that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Aro people and honours their distinguished sons and daughters. The title of Ikemba Aro is one of the highest and most revered honours bestowed by the Arochukwu Kingdom, marking Mazi Chibuzo Okereke as a key figure in the ongoing cultural renaissance of the Aro Kingdom.
