EZE JOSEPH KELECHI IKE OF UMUNEKE UGIRI ISIALA MBANO CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STYLE
Engr. Chima Akuchie Eulogies Eze Ike, A Refined Royal Father
Anselem Anokwute
The Traditional Ruler of Umuneke Ugiri in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State HRH Eze Joseph Kelechi Ike, OBI 111 and Ekeshi Mgbaja IV of Umuneke Ugiri Mbano has celebrated his birthday in a fanfare to showcased the goodness and mercy of God in his life.
In a grand display of cultural history of royalty’s in a pump and Pageantry, the Mbano Royal father, HRH Eze Joseph Kelechi Ike, used the occasion to celebrate with his amiable friends including , Highly respected Imo Traditional Rulers, members of the Club 36, Members of Ugiri Progressives, his family members, friends and well wishers before his brother, Engr. Hon. Chima Akuchie and many others.
An event to behold as guests were treated with cultural displays , Bongo Music with Gogo Nwa Jesus
The Compare was at his best reeling out polished and synchronized Queens English laced with Traditional Language translations happiness and conviviality reigned the hotel atmosphere with assorted chips, grilled chicken and drinks for the evening relaxations on Wednesday 7th May 2025 .
A true celebrations of a compassionate traditional Ruler who has kept pace with Umuneke -Ugiri cultures and traditions. His empathy for others knows no bounds as Members of Club 36 attested at the ceremony.
There were fanfare, heartwarming exchanges of pleasantries, amongst guests signifying legacies of the monarch who has continued to inspire his people through wisdom, humility, and a deep commitment to community developments.
Eze J. Ike’s reign has been marked by peace, cultural renaissance, and youth empowerment—qualities that have earned him deep respect both within and outside his kingdom.
His birthday celebration was not only a personal milestone but also a tribute to his impactful leadership and steadfast guardianship of Igbo heritage and traditional values.
There were glaring speeches extolling the virtues of the monarch, as attendees shared joyful moments and paid glowing tributes to a man who has remained a symbol of unity and progress in Umuneke Ugiri and the wider Isiala-Mbano community.
The Chairman of Isiala Mbano council Traditional Rulers, HRH Eze ,Engr Ogemdi Agbugba, Anara Ancient kingdom, HRM Eze Dr. Oliver Ohanwe ( OBI Gburugburu) were at their best in speeches eulogizing the Selflessness of the young vibrant Royal father Eze Ike.
Other Traditional Ruler of Imo State at the event at, HRH Eze Emma Asor, Eze Joel Udenkwo, Eze B. C. Onuoha and many other Chiefs and Ndi Nze’s, such as, High Chief Tony Anuforo the Club 36 National President with the Secretary General who was once an Honourable Commissioner Ambassador Jude Agbugba, former Commissioner Judiciary Service Commission , Chief Sam Anukam, Chief Charles Idimogu, (Aku Nwafor) Chief Chukwudi Chkwueke ( Eweele) Eze Eluagu, High Chief Osueke president general Ugiri Congress, as well as Hon. Engr. Chief Chima Akuchie and Chief Stanley Anyanwu ..(Agaba Ihiagwa), Owners of the Multi Mayor an International Business magnet.
Speaking with Newsmen shortly after the Birthday bash, Eze Ike expressed his Joy knows no seeing his friends and Well Wishers Congregated together to honour God for adding another year to his life.
He thank the participants for coming to honour him and expressed his desire to handle his Kingdom with utmost royalty and honour with the fear of God and wisdom while he will continued to render services to God and humanity as Leadership is all about Service to the People.
Speaking Engr. Chima Akuchie described the celebrant as his good brother, refined royal father and a lovers of the down trodden with an impeccable background and wisdom.
He expressed confidence in him to do well as the traditional ruler of Umuneke Ugiri Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. He promised that the people of Umuneke and the entire Ugiri clan will be in the support and prayer for the Royal Majesty who has done great in human empowerment and community development initiative.