Abiriba ancient kingdom in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State was agog Saturday as Kelvin Jombo Onumah, Founder Kelvin Jombo Foundation was Honoured with the special title of Igulube of Abiriba.
Jombo was Honoured alongside Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Aturu Mang Abiriba); Abia Deputy Governor, Ude Oko Chukwu ( Ikirike Oku Abiriba); and Senator Istifanus Gyang, Platue North (Oke Amadi Abiriba – Great hero of Abiriba), House of Representatives Member Uko Nkole; Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief Okiyi Kalu ( Nwa Ndugbom Abiriba.
The event which was also to celebrate the paramount ruler of Abriba, HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV (Enachioken Abiriba), 21 years on the throne, Call to Bar and 30 Marriage Anniversary witnessed the presents of eminent Nigerians from different geopolitical zones including illustrious sons of Abiriba were confered with chieftancy tittles at the event that also marked the 30th marriage anniversary of the monarch and his recent call to bar.
Meanwhile, Onumah who is the CEO of Sublime Group of companies was honoured for his outstanding contributions for the development of Abiriba including electrification of Abiriba/Ohafia federal road, reconstruction of Abiriba weekly market, among others.
He stole the show as he played host to eminent Nigerians who graced the event including legendary soccer star, Kanu Nwankwo; Igbo distinguished monarch, HRM Igwe Chukwudi Atunna, (Igwe Nkume) Akaji Ofo Nri of Enugwukwu, Anambra State who rarely leaves his palace.