Oru Leonard
Hon Ugochi Celia Osakwe-Hibbert Special Adviser on Diaspora Affairs to Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has been confered with a chietancy title ADA EJI AKA MBA on the
Saturday, January 2,2020.
Hon Celia the youngest and newest female chief in town was honoured with the Chieftaincy title in recognition of her multiple selfless commitment to the community. This was an exclusive event as Chief Adaejiagamba was the only person who received a title yesterday at Eze Agbanyim’s Palace, a statement of privilege and double honour, rarely accorded to anyone.
In Igbo land it is not everyday you see women being conferred with Chieftaincy title, and rarely women in their 30’s. Although for this young lady Chief, Honourable, Councillor, Celia Osakwe-Hibbert, there were more people than less, in agreement that it is a well deserved honour. Her nomination for the Chieftaincy title came from several high profile individuals in the Imo State Community including the Igwe Gedegwum of Orlu. Who described Chief Hon. Celia on the day as a very “outstanding woman to Governor Hope Uzodimma’s Government. “Celia is very focused and does actually deserve more of these titles. She’s a role model to our young women in Imo State” His Royal Majesty stated.
Several attendees echoed the same sentiments. Chief Dr. Lambert Orisakwe, the Commissioner for Agriculture who chaired the ceremony reminded guests that Celia is one of the rising stars in Orlu Zone political circle. The Commissioner who is also from Isu, Orlu Zone thanked the Orlu Community for acknowledging that “this young lady is worth this highly revered honour of Chieftaincy Title. Eze Agbayim nodded in absolute agreement.
Some of the legacy works Chief Celia carries out are around equality, equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity. Chief Honourable Councillor Celia Osakwe-Hibbert is a strong voice when it comes to Equality Issues and Community Development, in both the local and international community; first Black Elected Councillor currently serving the Penn Ward, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Little wonder the Igbo Progressive Union U.K sent a representative with cash donation in support of the Chieftaincy ceremony yesterday.
Chief Adaejiagamba received her title with pride in front of all specially selected guests, including her mother Lolo Gladys Osakwe, her brother Doctor Emmanuel Osakwe and her Maternal uncle Prince Azu Uwandu who later arrived with Chief Omeudo, Nda Willie Amadi.
The Igwe of Orlu, to 3R Appointees, to NBA Basketballer, to International Business Tycoons, to Very Top Politicians, Ndi Eze, Cabinet Members, Successful Diasporas (especially cohorts of Boston Massachusetts), ISU Representatives, Selected Family/Friends and several other household names were all present in the palace of HRM Eze Dr. GAEO. Agbanyim JP, Eze Amike Orlu to celebrate the Conferment of Chieftaincy title on Cllr. Celia Osakwe-Hibbert SA DIASPORA Imo State.
