Senator John Azuta-Mbata, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the newly elected President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the president-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Already, the South-east governors, who were present at the election in Enugu, have pledged to support and strengthen the Ohanaeze Ndigbo for the development and growth of the region.
Mr Azuta-Mbata, who represented Rivers East in the Senate from 1999 to 2007, was elected as president-general of the Pan-Igbo socio-cultural group at its meeting in Enugu on Friday January 10, 2025.
President Tinubu also congratulated the group on the successful leadership transition and enjoined the new leaders to uphold the principles of their predecessors.
“The President recognises the critical role of socio-cultural organisations in nation-building; hence, his commitment to promoting dialogue among our ethnic nationalities.
“President Tinubu wishes the newly elected Ohanaeze Ndigbo president success as he takes on this onerous yet noble and lofty task,” the statement stated.
Meanwhile, the South-east governors have pledged to support and strengthen the Ohanaeze Ndigbo for the development and growth of the region.
The Chairperson of South-East Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, made the pledge during the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly meeting held at the Old Government Lodge Enugu on Friday to elect Ohanaeze’s new executives.
Mr Uzodinma said, “I speak for myself and on behalf of other governors in Ohanaeze states.
“We congratulate Ndi Igbo on the new dawn, the harmonious manner, quality of organisation, and the conduct we have witnessed in this convention since we arrived in Enugu.”
While lauding Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for hosting the convention on behalf of Ndigbo, Mr Uzodinma said, “The governors of South-east states came together and resolved to strengthen Ohanaeze Ndigbo and to give strong support to it.
“We also agreed to make it worthy of the dreams of the original founders and to discourage all forms of rascality, bad behaviour and conduct among the elected members and members of Ohanaeze.
The complete list of newly elected Ohanaeze Ndigbo Executive members includes:
President General: Senator John Azuta Mbata (Rivers State)
Deputy President General: Okey Nwadinobi (Abia State)
Secretary General: Engr Emeka Sibeudu (Anambra State)
Deputy Secretary General: Dan Okenyi (Delta State)
Vice President General: Omeife Omeife Jideofor (Anambra State)
Vice President General: Chief John Duru (Imo State)
Vice President General: Dr. Ngozi Oleiime (Delta State)
Vice President General: Dr. Peter Mbam (Ebonyi State)
Vice President General: Prof. Fred Eze (Enugu State)
National Treasurer: Dr. Peter Chidera Aneke (Enugu State)
Assistant National Treasurer: Nnanna Nwakwo (Rivers State)
National Financial Secretary: Charles Kalu Nkata (Abia State)
Assistant National Financial Secretary: Jane Nwanga (Ebonyi State)
National Public Secretary: Dr. Ezechukwu Ezechi (Imo State)
Assistant National Publicity Secretary: Bismarck Orji (Enugu State)
National Legal Adviser: Barr Okeagu Ogada (Ebonyi State)
Assistant National Legal Adviser:Barr Chizoba Iheka (Imo State)
