Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has been conferred with the prestigious Ada Ukwu Ndi Orlu chieftaincy by His Imperial Majesty, Eze (Dr) Thomas Obiwuru Obiefule, Paramount Ruler of Umudioka Ancient Kingdom in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State.
The honour was conferred on the minister in recognition of her contributions to peace, progress, and development.
The certificate of conferment was personally presented to the Minister by the monarch in her Abuja office on Monday, September 23.
Eze Obiefule, who is also the Okairuro I Okwara Akubueze II, hailed the Minister as one of Orlu’s most distinguished daughters.
He said: “In the interest of our people, I came personally to present this certificate to honour her for public service and support for development.”
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However, while reacting, the Minister expressed gratitude to the monarch and people of the community, while dedicating the recognition to the Nigerian people and reaffirming her commitment to service under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
She said: “I accept this title with humility and a deep sense of responsibility. By the grace of God, I will continue to uphold the dignity of this office and work for peace, opportunity, and prosperity for the people of Orlu Zone, Imo State, and Nigeria as a whole.”
The Ada Ukwu title which means “great daughter” in Igbo, is one of the revered honours for women in the Orlu Zone, which consists of 12 Local Government Areas in Imo State.
