The second son of the late Biafran warlord, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Emeka Jnr, has been conferred with the title, Ikemba II, by the traditional ruler of Nawfia, Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo.
Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government of Anambra State is the maternal home of Ojukwu Jnr.
The ceremony was performed yesterday at the palace of the Nawfia monarch in the presence of other traditional rulers from Oguta in Imo State.
During the ceremony which did not last more than one hour, Ojukwu (Jnr) was given the staff of Umunri, which is the highest authority in the area.
Nwankwo urged him to tell the truth always, adding that with the title, his movement had been restricted.
He told reporters that the Ikemba title was never conceived in Nnewi rather it was from Agukwu Nri which, according to him, had been taken back by the original owners.
He said the senior Ojukwu had told him that Ojukwu (Jnr) must be given the title when he dies.
Ojukwu (Jnr) told reporters that the honour bestowed on him by the Nawfia people would spur him to complete those tasks his father left behind
“I am elated, I am honoured, it is a great day and at the same time a sad one because my father is not here.
“My father was a loving man and a great teacher.
“He made a lot of sacrifices for Ndigbo, all I know is that I will try my best not to let him down,” he said
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