By Michael Ezenwata
The Deputy Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council and Chairman, Anambra North Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Benjamin Okeji will on the 8th of August 2025 mark his 27 years on the throne as the traditional ruler of Omasi.
In a note of appreciation to the Almighty Creator of man who made it possible for him, the royal father expressed his unworthiness to be thrusted with such privileges.
He spoke to the press in Awka listing some of the advances during his reign to include the transformation of the Omasi community to a prosperous homeland with increased urbanization, his appointment as the Deputy Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council and Chairman Anambra North Traditional Rulers Council, among others.
Igwe Okeji promised to sustain the momentum of development in Omasi community to move it to greater heights.
According to him, his reign will further promote peace, unity, prosperity, security, respect for culture and tradition and brotherliness.
The traditional ruler used the forum to appreciate the government of Governor Chukwuma Soludo which has taken Anambra State to the next level and urged Anambra residents and his subjects to give the governor their unalloyed support to continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy.
Igwe Okeji remains one of the first class traditional rulers in the state and one of the oldest.
He is putting some finishing touches towards celebrating his Ofala festival in December this year.
- Ezenwata is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
