Philanthropist Gets Ebonyi Community Chieftaincy Title

Anambra State-born businessman, billionaire philanthropist and the chief executive officer (CEO) of Diamond Leeds Ltd, High Chief Kenneth Ifekudu (Agbalanze Onyekachukwu na Ozubulu), has honoured with the traditional title of Ife Abata (Light has come) by the Ezeudo II of Amike Autonomous Community Ezzangbo in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State.

The title was conferred on him by His Royal Highness, Eze Michael Nwankwo, Eze Udo 11 of Amaike.

The community said the recognition came after a careful observation of Ifekudu’s activities towards the development of Amike community and the society at large, especially his efforts in providing roads and other infrastructure in several communities.

At the ceremony held last Saturday, Ifekudu expressed gratitude to Sir Nwankwo and Amike Kingdom for the recognition, saying it was a challenge to him to do more.

He said the recognition further solidifies the relationship between the two neighbouring states, urging all Igbo kinsmen to continue to spread their humanitarian tentacles irrespective of where they live.

The philanthropist added that the ceremony also gave life to Igbo culture by recognising him for his kind gesture.

Ifekudu is noted for his humanitarian work in his community of Ozubulu in Anambra State and beyond. He is known to have brought succour to many families in Ozubulu, in particular, and Anambra State in general.

Not long ago, he empowered over 100 persons with mini trucks to support their livelihood, in response to growing economic challenges facing many families across the country, arising from high cost of living.

Ifekudu, who is also the chairman of Gorrion Engineering Ltd, recently won the award of Businessman of the Year from the Sun Newspaper.