There was jubilation in Imo state over the weekend , as a great Son of Opuoma community in Ohaji Egbema LGA , who also doubles as Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC former Director Amb. Engr . Kevin Uwakwe ( Ogbuhuruzo 1 of Umuguma , Odozi Nga obi of Owerri West) was recently honoured.
The event which started with a church service at World of Victory Christian international church , opposite feedmill ,Alaubi Estate Egbu Owerri was followed by a reception at Umuguma Primary School , the ceremony witnessed the presence of high profiled personalities from within and outside the country , amongst whom is the Chairman of the Occasion Chief Zack Awaraka , and host of other high profiled dignitaries who graced the occasion.
In a chat with Newsmen , after the event , Engr. Uwakwe expressed happiness on the event, he described his 17 years of service in NDDC as a successful one , he disclosed that all through his active years of service he received favour from God without any problem , he said ” it is only God. , I give God the Glory ,you people know what God fatherism is in Nigeria , but my position was made by God , I was in Owerri Project unit , from there I was transferred to head office , all the projects I have attracted , to communities and individuals were made possible by God ” Chief Uwakwe Expressed , he urged the young workers to take their duty post serious and do their best to Excel in their field of endeavors.
Speaking on , his next line of action , Engr Uwakwe said his intention is to go into full scale farming as a private businessman.
Felicitating with his dad , his eldest son Mr Uwakwe Jeffery , who was so delighted , said his dad is a humble man , lovely , generous with a humble character , he reiterated that his Community development and humanitarian service earned him the name Ogbuhuruzo 1 of Umuguma .
Earlier in his remarks , the Chairman of the occasion Chief Zack Awaraka said, having a meritorious retirement is a blessing , he maintained that Engr. Uwakwe has really touched lives .
The planning committee chairman for the event , Hon. Prince Igwe Okechukwu said ” one thing striking about Engr. Uwakwe is that he like helping people , people testified it today , he is a member of God ‘s Chosen Club who powered this event , Chief Uwakwe has touched the lives of so many , this year he paid WAEC fees for all students in Opuoma community in Ohaji /Egbema LGA , he is an adorable man , ” Hon. Igwe submitted .
In their respective speeches , Hrh Odigbo , Commodore Osuagwu Ogechi , Hrm Ugorji ( Ohamere the IV of Umuguma ancient kingdom ) , Chief Moore Eke ( Nze ka Nze ) also described Chief Uwakwe as a blessing to humanity.
Others , personalities present at the epoch making event include , Barrister Golden Nwosu , Hon. A.C Ngurako , Hon. Victor Osigwe , Engr. Ogueri Oparanozie , Chief Kingsley Nnadi , Eze. Willy Uwakwe , High Chief Paschal Ojiaku, Chief Reginald Nwosu , the current NDDC director and his team , various age grades , indigenes of Ohaji / Egbema and Uguta LGA who were on ground to cheer ther son and other dignitaries .
