Arrangements have been concluded for the first anniversary coronation celebration of Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, His Eminence, Engr. Eberechukwu Oji.
On October 18, 2023, Engr. Dr Eberechukwu Oji was selected as the 9th Eze Aro of Arochukwu, having been certified by the kingmakers as fit and suitable to lead the ancient kingdom
Thus, he was duly recognised by the Abia State Government, which issued him a Certificate of Recognition and Staff of Office on January 26, 2024, authenticating his selection and crowning as Eze Aro XI of Arochukwu Kingdom, a First Class monarch.
His ascension to the throne was marked with a world-class ceremony in July 2024.
Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, traditional rulers, captains of industry, academics and foreign nationals are billed to attend this anniversary event slated for July 26, 2025.
Organised by Nzuko Arochukwu Worldwide in conjunction with the Royal family, the celebrations span four days of merrymaking, strategic engagements and thankfulness to God for the peace and development that the ancient kingdom has witnessed in the last one year.
Understandably, Nzuko Arochukwu has structured the
celebrations in the format of a carnival, leveraging aggregate commitment of the star-studded Central Planning Committee chaired by Engr. Obi Chijioke.
The anniversary celebration is anchored on the theme “Aro
Renaissance: Consolidating Gains and Charting New Frontiers for Aro Kingdom Unity, Peace and Development”.
And in recognition of the totality of the theme, the leadership of Nzuko Aro is – literally speaking – using one stone to kill two birds.
In other words, Nzuko Aro is staging a twin carnival namely the first anniversary coronation celebration of its first class monarch, and the 6th All Aro National Conference (AANC).
The celebration kicks off on July 24 with an Open Air Crusade and Medical Outreach to be held at the Aggrey Primary School, Ibom Village.
At it, attendees will offer collective prayers to God for His Grace and blessings on Arochukwu Kingdom, and specifically the Royal family of His Eminence, for the past one year.
Free medical services will also be extended to the residents of all cadres, thus paying attention to their health and well-being.
The All Aro National Conference (AANC) aimed at “Repositioning Aro Diaspora Relationships for Peace, Unity and Development” is scheduled to hold on Friday, July 25, at the Aro Civic Centre, Oror Village. It will be chaired by Mazi Dr Innocent Ozoemena Ezuma, the Mayor of Arondizuogu.
The day’s official activities will be rounded off with Coronation Anniversary Dinner hosted by Nzuko Aro at the exquisite Alpha Plus Hotel and Suites, Amuvi Village.
Yet His Eminence, focused on his vision for the kingdom, will inaugurate different committees including those for road infrastructure, water project, environmental management, agriculture and food security, as well as sports development.
The activities will climax on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with the Coronation Anniversary Celebration.
Abia State governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, is the Special Guest of Honour.
Already, communities neighbouring Arochukwu Kingdom have indicated their preparedness to join in the celebrations.
The curtain will, on Sunday, July 27, be drawn on the four-day carnival with Thanksgiving Church Service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Amannagwu Village, by 10am.
“We seize this opportunity to invite all sons and daughters of Arochukwu Kingdom, residents of its Diaspora communities, as well our friends all over the world, to join us in celebrating our revered monarch,” said Mazi Dozie Udensi, President-General of Nzuko Arochukwu Worldwide.
