The Nnewi Royal Cabinet has been reconstituted, with Chief Chijioke Okoli, SAN (Mgbọrọgwụ Ọjị Nnewi) appointed as its Chairman.

By virtue of his elevation as Chairman of the Cabinet, Chief Okoli now occupies the coveted position of Traditional Prime Minister of the highly influential Nnewi town. He also becomes the top-ranking Chief in the ancient kingdom.

The inauguration of the new cabinet was performed by Igwe KON Orizu, CON, JP, at the Cabinet Chambers, Igwe Nnewi Palace, Nnewi, Anambra State.

Also appointed to the leadership of the Cabinet is election petition specialist and litigator, Chief Emeka Etiaba, SAN (Nwakaibeya Nnewi), who was selected as the 1st Vice Chairman of the Cabinet.

The other members of the Executive Committee of the newly inaugurated Nnewi Royal Cabinet are Chief Professor Bertrand Obi Nwosu (Mkpadiligbo Nnewi) as 2nd Vice Chairman; Chief Professor Joel Igbokwe (Ikemmutasinachukwu Nnewi) as Secretary; Chief Dr. Christian Uzoegwu (Ojinnaka Nnewi) as Assistant Secretary; Chief Ifeanyi Ekwulugo (Ọkaonyegbunaya Nnewi) as Treasurer; Chief Anayo Nwosu (Ọjịakọnobi Nnewi) as Publicity Secretary; Arc. Ifeanyi Okoye as Financial Secretary; Chief Uzochukwu Anyadiegwu (Ochiagha Nnewi) as Protocol Officer; and Chief Sorge Egbuna (Nsobundu Nnewi) as Welfare Officer.

In a congratulatory message, senior lawyer, Mr. Chukwuma Ezeala described the appointment as a profound and well-deserved honour for the legal profession and the ancient Kingdom of Nnewi.

He said the appointment of High Chief Chijioke Okoli, SAN as Chairman of the Nnewi Royal Cabinet, effectively taking on the pivotal role of Prime Minister, alongside Chief Emeka Etiaba, SAN as Vice Chairman, is a monumental testament to their legal acumen, integrity, and distinguished service to society.

He added that having two of Nigeria’s finest Senior Advocates embedded at the highest level of traditional governance brings an extraordinary depth of wisdom and strategic leadership to the palace.

Ezeala extended his warmest congratulations to His Royal Highness, Igwe K.O.N. Orizu III, the centenary royal father of Nnewi, on his visionary leadership and formidable cabinet leadership team.

He prayed that their tenure would bring historic progress, harmony, and enduring prosperity to Nnewi Kingdom.

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