The President of the United Kingdom branch of Nzuko Aro Women’s Wing, Dr. Ely Umeham, has called for increased support for women to build more sustainable structures within the community. She emphasized that all sons and daughters of Arochukwu Kingdom are stakeholders in the development of the community.
“We are all stakeholders in the Arochukwu project, so let’s come together to support the Light Up Project launched by Eze Aro,” she stated.
Dr. Umeham made these remarks during the commissioning and handing over of the Women’s Hall, constructed by the UK branch of Nzuko Aro Women’s Wing Worldwide, on December 30, 2024, at Ugwuavo, Arochukwu Local Government Area, Abia State.
She noted that the women have more projects planned and urged all sons and daughters of Arochukwu Kingdom to offer their support.
In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the event, Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji, commended the UK branch of the Women’s Wing of Nzuko Aro Worldwide for establishing the Skills Acquisition Center in Ugwuavo, highlighting the importance of supporting women in society. He remarked that since the emergence of Eze Aro the 9th, His Eminence Eze Dr. Eberechukwu Oji, the community has seen significant improvements. He also acknowledged the President General of Nzuko Aro Worldwide Women’s Wing, Mrs. Olaedo Chibuzor Onyekwere, for her leadership and statesmanship.
“I want to thank Olaedo Chibuzor Onyekwere for her leadership, as well as the UK branch of Nzuko Aro Women’s Wing for their role in commissioning this remarkable structure. I also appreciate the President General of Nzuko Aro, Mazi Nnadozie Udensi, for his dedication to strengthening the ties and leadership that elevate UmuAro to great heights,” he said.
President Inyom Olaedo Chibuzor Onyekwere also spoke, stating that establishing the structure in less than two years was a significant achievement. She expressed gratitude to the UK branch of Nzuko Aro Women’s Wing for the new facility, which will serve the women of Arochukwu for various events.
“We brought our needs to the Women’s Wing of all branches, and the UK Branch answered the call, completing the construction in just two years. It was flagged off in August 2023, and today, December 30, 2024, we are commissioning it. This hall gives us a venue for our meetings and events, eliminating the need to rent spaces. We have chairs donated by the USA branch of Nzuko Aro Women’s Wing. Thank you all for celebrating with us,” she said.
After the opening ceremony of the Women’s Skills Acquisition Center in Ugwuavo, His Eminence Eze Dr. Eberechukwu Oji thanked the women for constructing the facility, emphasizing that a grateful heart attracts more good fortune. He encouraged the community to continue supporting the women, who have demonstrated exceptional management skills in handling entrusted funds.
In response, Dr. Ely Umeham, President of the UK branch of Nzuko Aro Women’s Wing, presented the structure to the sons and daughters of UmuAro and urged everyone to invest in the project for the community’s development.
“We appreciate your presence and support for our newly built structure. We have more projects to complete, including starting a borehole and restroom facilities. We still have much work to do for the development of Arochukwu Kingdom,” she said.
Among those present were Eze Ibom Isii Mazi Amos Ngwu Okoro, President General of Nzuko Aro Worldwide Sir Nnadozie Udensi, Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji, Secretary General of Nzuko Aro Worldwide Dr Kanu Ohuche, Mazi Chris Onyeador, Executive President, All Aro USA, President Inyom Aro Ezinne Olaedo Chibuzor Onyekwere, President Okennachi Mazi Udo Chijioke, Mazi Ernie Onwumere, Pastor Chi Lancaster Okoro, and many other notable personalities.
The event’s highlight was the official opening of the hall by His Eminence Eze Dr. Eberechukwu Oji and his entourage. Recognition was given to women by the Calabar Branch of Nzuko Aro Women’s Wing for their outstanding contributions to Arochukwu Kingdom. Awards were presented to Secretary-General Nzuko Iyom Aro Elder Mrs Kate N. Ijomah as Oji Nkpisi Turu Ugoeze 1, Evangelist Mrs Chinyere Okoro Lancaster as Ezinneoma Aha 1, the President for Home Branch Mrs Blessing Okoro Ezinne Aro Ji Aga Mba, Ezinne Mazi Chinenye N. Nwaka as Ugo Gbuzuo 1, Mrs Ngozi Chidi Uche as Ezinne di Aro Nma, Mrs Ugozamba Cecilia Ijoma as Oji Ugo 1, Ezinne Beauty Okoronkwo, and Elder Mrs Egosi for their contributions to the ancient Kingdom of Arochukwu.
