Onowu Abagana Anakwenze Emerges Regent Of The Town, Receives Certificate From Govt
Pledges To Make Youth Development Priority
By Monic Okechukwu
A Presidential aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 General Election, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has emerged the Regent of Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Dr Anakwenze, a renowned medical practitioner based in United States of America, was selected the Regent following the demise of the traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Igwe Patrick Mbamalu Okeke.
Anakwenze was on Wednesday issued certificate by the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs.
Anakwenze told newsmen yesterday that if after the traditional six months period he is allowed to reign in the position elapsed, he would vie for the the community’s Igweship throne.
Also a notable philanthropist who has put smiles on faces of millions of people and has also given succour to the needy promised to continue the good works God sent him to do.
According to him, priority will be on the youths who he described as the engine of any society.
“The good people of Abagana community have selected me to take charge of Abagana Kingdom for a period of six months. And I promise I would effect a massive change in the community including initiating the younger ones into the Igweship cabinet.
“My administration within the period will prepare a lot of Abagana youths for future leadership. I will delightfully accept to assume rulership as the new traditional ruler of the town, if my people find me worthy to continue my long time contribution to the development of the community.
“I was called back from my base in United State of America (USA) three days ago to come and hold the position in the interrim for a period of six months to enable the community conduct a new election for the Igweship slot.
“Within the six months period, I will focus more on bringing young ones into the cabinet to prepare them for the future leadership.
“My major interest why I am still alive is to make Abagana one of the best communities every Nigerian irrespective of tribe, ethic and religion affiliations will love to reside in.
Dr. Anakwenze also promised not to relent in championing the cause of Ndigbo and is currently the President, Igbo Assembly Worldwide, protecting the interest of Ndi Igbo as well as promoting and projecting the Igbo rich cultural heritage.
He lamented the current situation in the country and expressed commitment towards contributing to the development and progress of the nation.
