Non-partisan Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Anambra Central People’s Forum has lauded the “uncommon generosity” of Ichie Sir Ben Chudi Uzuegbu (SAN, FCArb, FICMC), towards Igbo Language Education.
The Grand finale of the Igbo Essay Competition which took place on Friday, 17th November, 2023 at the Auditorium of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, was a significant gathering for the Igbo nation as many prominent Igbo sons and daughters, graced the noble Igbo event.
In a Press Release made available to journalists in Awka, and signed by its Chairman, Hon. Achebe Chris, the Group said: “We are happy to note that Ichie Sir Ben Uzuegbu’s “Uncommon Generosity” towards Igbo Language Education has brought positive energy in moulding the younger generation to build capacity in the area of Igbo speaking, writing and research for sustained growth of the Igbo race in time and eternity”.
The Group also described Ichie Sir Ben Uzuegbu as an avid lover of education, accomplished Igbophile, notable Philanthropist, humanist and worthy Senior Advocate of Nigeria whose legal professional distinction, vibrant public advocacy and commendable role in Community assignments has shaped a journey of many accomplishments.
Also speaking, one of the respected Patrons of the reputable Igbo socio-cultural Group and prominent Founder of Otu Suwakwa Igbo (Nig.) Initiative, Professor Pita Ejiofor commended Ichie Sir Ben Uzuegbu (SAN, FCArb, FICMC), for his uncommon benevolence towards Igbo Language Education which will help the students in getting a better sense of their cultural background, and called on Ndigbo to accord topmost priority to the promotion of Igbo language.
Professor Ejiofor, who is a one-time Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, called on governments, across Igboland to save Igbo language from extinction by intensifying the enforcement of the Igbo Language Usage and Enforcement Law 2020, on teaching of Igbo language in schools.
Professor Ejiofor also called on religious leaders in Igboland to always conduct their services in Igboland, charging parents to ensure that they converse with their children in Igbo language in their various homes.
On his part, the Forum’s Spiritual Director, The Most Revd. Prof. Godwin Okpala (JP, OON), Emeritus Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi(Anglican Communion), remarked that: “Ichie Sir Ben Uzuegbu has through his numerous philanthropic works and activities demonstrated that he is truly an embodiment of Christ’s love and embodiment of human relief”. He further described Uzuegbu as a man of peace and love with a large heart who has endeared himself to many through his outstanding generosity.
Meanwhile, the prestigious Anambra Central People’s Forum has congratulated Ichie Sir Ben Uzuegbu (SAN, FCArb, FICMC), on his recent conferment of “Ambassador of Justice and Good Community Service Special Recognition Award”, and pray that God’s Grace and blessings shall continually be consistent and catholic for Ichie Sir Ben Chudi Uzuegbu and family.
