The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, pledged to work for the peace, opportunity, and prosperity for the people of not only her Orlu Zone in Imo State but also for the whole of Nigerians.
She made the declaration while being conferred with her home town’s traditional 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.
A press statement from the Federal Ministry of Finance said the award was given “in recognition of her outstanding contributions to peace, progress, and development.”
The statement, signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga, said 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.”
It said the conferment of the title, “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.
She said: “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.”
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 12 Local Government Areas in Imo State.
