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His Royal Highness Godson Ezechukwu
Igwe Godson Ogbunanwa Ezechukwu, Order of the Niger, OON, KSP, JP is the traditional ruler of Umuchu Community. He is the paramount ruler in Umuchu, an Igbo people, Igbo town in Aguata local government area, Anambra State, Anambra, Nigeria. Early life Igwe Ezechukwu, was born before 1929 at Umuchu, in the present day Anambra State of Nigeria. To Akanonu Ezekwueme Ezechukwu The name given to him at birth was Ogboronjo which he quickly dropped due to constant mispronunciation by his early school teachers, the other name was Ogbunanwa. He later chose the name Godson at baptism. Education and career In 1955, Igwe Ezechukwu entered New Bethel College Onitsha, for a five-year secondary school career. In 1960 he applied to the university of Nigeria, Nsukka and was accepted as a foundation student. Thus becoming one of the first scholars of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka which was officially opened on 7 October 1960 by Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, Princess Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The Niger
Nigeria became an independent country on 1 October 1960 and in 1963 became the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The republic instituted two orders of merit: the Order of the Niger and the Order of the Federal Republic. Award The two highest honours, the Grand Commander in the Order of the Federal Republic and Grand Commander in the Order of the Niger are awarded to the president and vice-president respectively. The presiding judge in the Supreme Court and the chairman of the Senate are qualitative and ex officio commander in the Order of the Niger. Grades The Nigerians followed the British British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies. ** Britishness, the British identity and common culture * British English, ... example in the form and structure of the order. Similarly, there are post-nominal letters for members of the Order of the Niger. * Grand Comma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
