In furtherance of his commitment to fostering unity and oneness amongst Nigerians in the United Kingdom,UK, the High Commissioner of Nigeria to the UK, ,His Excellency, Sarafa Tunji Isola, hosted a dinner on Wednesday to honour the President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organization, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, CFR.
Accompanied by his spouse and other leaders of thought of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, home and abroad, Chief Iwuanyanwu was guest of honour at the dinner held at the Residence of the High Commissioner.
The event fosters familiarity between the Mission’s staff and members of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, with discussions centred around promoting peace and unity in Nigeria. Staff members of the Nigeria High Commission, London, were also in attendance.
Chief Iwuanyanwu is a politician, businessman, engineer, and philanthropist who attributes his success to the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria that enabled him to achieve numerous accomplishments including his international education.
He is a proud recipient of the prestigious German Academic Exchange Scholarship, facilitated by the Federal Government of Germany in 1964, as well as the Africa Student Scholarship in Addis Ababa.
Chief Iwuanyanwu has also been recognized with several national awards, including the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). He places great importance on peace advocacy and human capital development, particularly in the area of youth empowerment.
During the dinner, the President-General, on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, expressed deep appreciation and gratitude to the High Commissioner for granting the organization an audience, noting that he is the first High Commissioner of Nigeria in the United Kingdom to ever grant audience to Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Theliberationnews sources in the UK reveal that the current High Commissioner has done a lot to stem the tide of incessant protests by Ndigbo abroad since he resumed duty.
The gathering was the second of such engagement brought about by the High Commissioner. He urged Nigerian youths to disregard any issue that may incite discord and division in the country, and instead uphold the leadership principles of the nation’s founding fathers, which promote peaceful coexistence and harmony.
Chief Iwuanyanwu also highlighted Nigeria’s potential for prosperity, emphasizing that with harmony, equity, and fairness, Nigeria can become one of the most prosperous countries in the world due to its abundant human and natural resources.
In his remarks, the High Commissioner emphasized the significant connections among Nigerian citizens in the United Kingdom, particularly the Igbo community, known for its resilience, creativity, and contributions to various fields that enrich the global tapestry of culture and progress.
The High Commissioner reiterated the importance of Nigeria’s unity, stating that it would facilitate stronger alliances with other nations, worldwide.
His Excellency, Sarafa Tunji Isola, in his closing remark, underscored the strong bond within the Nigerian community in the UK and the robust diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He encouraged Ohanaeze Ndigbo to continue to foster unity, peace, and camaraderie for the betterment of Nigeria.
