MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE, DR. DORIS UZOKA-ANITE, CONFERRED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ADA UKWU NDI ORLU CHIEFTAINCY TITLE
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to peace, progress, and development, the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has been conferred with the esteemed chieftaincy title of Ada Ukwu Ndi Orlu Zone by His Imperial Majesty, Eze (Dr) Thomas Obiwuru Obiefule, the Paramount Ruler of Umudioka Ancient Kingdom, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria
The presentation ceremony, which was held today in her office in Abuja, was a testament to Dr. Uzoka-Anite’s dedication to public service and her commitment to peace, progress, and development of not only Orlu Zone, Imo State, but Nigeria as a whole.
The presentation ceremony, which was held today in her office in Abuja, was a testament to Dr. Uzoka-Anite’s dedication to public service and her commitment to peace, progress, and development of not Orlu Zone, Imo State, but Nigeria as a whole
The presentation followed the conferment undertaken by the Nigeria’s Corporate Existence Commemorative Palace, Ancient Kingdom of Umudioka
His Imperial Majesty, Eze Obiefule, praised Dr. Uzoka-Anite’s numerous contributions, saying, “Dr. Uzoka-Anite is one of the distinguished daughters of Orlu that we are proud of. In the interest of our people, I came personally to present this certificate to honour her for public service and support for development.”
Eze (Dr) Thomas Obiwuru Obiefule is the Okairuro I Okwara Akubueze II and Paramount Ruler of Umudioka Ancient Kingdom Orlu Local
Government Area, Imo State. He is a long-serving traditional ruler and has been associated with various state and national councils of traditional rulers.
Responding, the Minister expressed her gratitude for the honour, dedicating the recognition to the Nigerian people and acknowledging the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, under whose Renewed Hope Agenda, she continues to serve.
She pledged to uphold the dignity of the office and work towards peace, opportunity, and prosperity for the people of Orlu Zone, Imo State, and Nigeria.
*I accept this title with humility and a deep sense of responsibility. By the grace of God, I will continue to uphold the dignity of this office and work for peace, opportunity, and prosperity for the people of Orlu Zone, Imo State and Nigeria as a whole*, Dr Uzoka-Anite said
The title Ada Ukwu, meaning “great daughter” or “first daughter” in Igbo, is a prestigious honour reserved for women who exemplify service, integrity, and leadership in their communities. Orlu Zone comprises twelve Local Government Areas in Imo State.
