In a bid to promote Igbo culture in the Diaspora, the Igbo community in Mekong River on the 8 of October converged at Avanna Hotels and Residence, Bangkok Thailand to celebrate Iwaji 2022.
Because of his love for Igbo culture, HRH Ezeneche used the occasion to launch fundraising for the construction of Igbo language center in Bangkok, Thailand.
In event attended by Eze Ndigbo Mekong and king of 6 nations, HRH Eze Uzochukwu Jerome Ezeneche, his cabinet and President General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Mekong, High Chief Engineer Tony Abadom (Ugwunso of Mekong) under the distinguished Chairmanship of: High Chief Frank Obi Anyijiofor (Uduakommili)
Father of the Day, Hon. Prince Ken Emeakayi (Ikemba Ihiala, PG, Okija Town Union).
Other in attendance were; High Chief Nwachimere Eze 1 of Isiozi Umuaka…(aka) Ozymachine,
High Chief Ben Adigwe, Treasurer Great Royal friends Club and P.G United Ihiala L.G in Thailand;
Comrade Obinna NzeDike Ezeana DikeChiNagbaraOgu 1 of Ukpor Mbadike, Ezeana NkwaChukwukwere Ukpor, EzeUmuokorobia na Mekong river Asia, Speaker Great Royal Friends Club; High Chief Ezeugo 1 Na Isseke Ihiala Local Government Area Anambra State (The CEO Ultimate Ezeugo logistics company LTD Thailand.) The vice-chairman ihiala United in Thailand, High Chief Emmanuel Martins, Osinanwata 1 of Uli Ihiala LGA.
Chief Charles Chukunenye Okoye, ( Chikwadoeze). PG . The Great Royal Friends Club, P.G. Amambra State Community Association, Thailand, High Chief Emmanuel Chinaka Igwe (AKA Emma Sawasdee) Nwanne di na mba, Honorable Financial secretary Great Royal friends Club Thailand, High Chief Eldar Chinyelugo Chinyeluego. Ozopulu Inyi Ego Na Bangkok Ichie & Lolo Chibuzor Val Ubande (Ichie Ubasinachi of Umudioka Umuohi Okija Kingdom, CEO, Ubason Group Ltd and Ichie Ubasinachi Foundation), Ichie Akuchukwu Odogwu Abagana P.G Ikenga Ndi Igbo Chief Ben Chukwuka ( Owelle – Akudo Na Abatete) Laos Representative and Chief Emeka Vincent Chukwuneta (Mmirinariugwu na Vietnam and Mr Franklin.
His Excellency, Amb Oma Djebah (Nigeria’s Ambassador to Thailand), Dhoranin Siripattanodomsakul (Chairman of Training and Development, Thai Hotel Association), Ichie Chimezie Kennedy Nwankwo (Obataunoadinma of Okija, CEO, Bigly Oil and Gas LTD), High Chief Col. Toochukwu E. Kpajie (CEO, STK Industries LTD), Amb. Henry Iyke Mmerigwo (Ife na alaife), Ichie Engr. Emeka Odimgbe,
High Chief Sir Nwabueze Umeh (Ofia Afuluego na Okija. sent their good will messages.
Musical Performances was by
Ifeanyi Frank (Anyidon) provided all round entertainment for the guests.
speaking on importance of New Yam festival, HRH Ezeneche described Yam as king of all crops. The Royal father said as such it worth to be celebrated. He added that since time immemorial, Igbo ancestors celebrated the festival which promotes love and unity among Igbo kindreds.
Furthermore, HRH Ezeneche said the festival afforded Ndigbo in the Diaspora opportunity to also key in into the arrangements to continue to sustain Igbo culture wherever they find themselves.
HRH Ezeneche equally celebrated his Ofala as Ndigbo in their colourful attires hailed the king for his generosity and show of kindness to the less privileged.
In His remarks HRH Eze Ezeneche (Eze Nwatagwuosimiri) said the Ofala marks years of his peaceful rulership as king of Ndigbo in Mekong. He assured that he will continue to do Ndigbo proud while equally urging Ndigbo to continue to be law abiding in all their doings in Mekong.