Update on ‘Ovia Uwasi’ Eze Aro
Following the announcement of Eze Aro’s Ovia Uwasi, the Ezecutive Committee of Nzuko Arochukwu has held series of consultations with the family, Eze Ibom Isii, Eze Eze Agwu n’Okwara Agwu, national patrons and Nde Ogo.
The meetings reviewed the state of affairs in the kingdom and how to ensure proper rites of passage for our sage in the best Aro tradition.
PEACE
The meetings were able to restore peace among the Arianzu, Eze Ibom Isii, Eze Ezeagwu n’Okwara Agwu and Nde Ezeogo. They committed to henceforth work together for the progress of the Kingdom.
MOURNING PERIOD
Three months period of mourning has been declared with effect from 26th December, 2020.
To this end, the traditional activities of ARO DAY will not hold. In its place, there will be a road rally through the 19 villages in honor of the departed Eze. (Details will be announced soon).
Similarly, all villages are directed to cancel activities to mark the village day for 2020.
(Please, note that ceremonies by individuals and families such as weddings and burials are not affected).
ARO NATIONAL BURIAL COMMITTEE
Nzuko Arochukwu, therefore, sets up a national rites of passage committee (Aro National Burial Committee) to plan and execute the series of events and ceremonies that will be the pride of every Aro.
Please see the details below:
ARO NATIONAL BURIAL COMMITTEE
Following the transition of the custodian of Aro heritage, Eze Aro, Mazi Ogbonnaya Okoro, CFR, after wide consultations with the Aro traditional institution, and Nde Aro at home and in disapora, the Executive Committee of Nzuko Arochukwu, hereby sets up Aro National Burial Committee and Sub-Committees with the following members:
Mazi (Prof.) Okoro Ijoma, Chairman
Mazi EKO Ivi
Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
Dr. O. J. Nnanna
Hon. Justice Anyalewechi Onwuchekwa
Mazi Dave Imoko
Mazi Arc. Chima Chijioke
Dr. Ochi Achinivu
Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa
Mazi Dr. Alex Otti
Mazi Nnamdi Udoh
Sir Chikwe Udensi
Mazi Emmauel Kanu
Mazi Jideofor Orji
Hon. Mike Ukoha
Mazi Lawson Obasi
Mazi Ike Okoronkwo
Mazi S.I.C. Okoli
Dr. Okoro Ukpabi
Barr. Chijioke Orji
Dr. Okey Onyeador
Mazi Frank Agodi
Dr. Emma Nwadeyi
Mazi George Ezuma
Mazi Chris Okoro
Mazi Goddy Ijeomah
Dr. Uche Orji
Mazi Bank Anthony Okorafor
Dr Okey Ijomanta
DIG Ivy Okoronkwo
Hon. Mrs. Nwada Igwe
Hon. Nnanna Ngwu
Lady Bright Elekwa
Barr. Mrs Carol Okorafor
Prof Nnenna Nkanno
Mazi Okereke Okpara
Barr. Joy Chiori
Mazi Anicho S. Okoro, member/secretary
*Terms of Reference *
1) To organise a befitting burial for our departed sage.
2) To mobilize resources for the funeral ceremonies.
3) To supervise and monitor the sub- committees for effective delivery.
4) To take other steps necessary to ensure that our revered monarch is laid to rest in the proper way.
*Sub committees *
A. Contact/ Protocol Members:
Mazi Dozie Udensi – Chairman
Mazi Ernie Onwumere, Secretary
Mazi Naira Okorafor
Prof. Alex Ugwumba
Hon. Mike Ukoha
Mazi Frank Agodi
Hon. Mrs Nwada Igwe
Mazi Chekwas Oti
Terms of Reference
To identify and contact all relevant governments, communities and dignitaries to participate in the ceremonies.
B. Publicity/ Publications Members:
Mazi Ugochukwu Okoroafor, Chairman
Dr Orji O. Orji – Member
Dr Azubuike Okoro
Mazi Okey Imuoh
Mazi Okoro Nwaka
Mazi Chijioke Ogbonnaya
Barr. Eustace Njaka, Secretary
Terms of Reference
To ensure adequate pre and post event publicity.
To produce a souvenir brochure for the event.
To identify and engage masters of ceremonies.
To take other steps necessary to ensure that the events are appropriately documented/archived for the present and future.
C. Venue Members:
Mazi Ike Onu – Chairman
Barr King Nwosu – Member
Mazi Chidi Uche Okoro, Secretary
Mazi Julius Imuoh
Dr Kenneth Ngwogu
Mazi Aniche Abah
Mazi Okoronkwo Asonta
Mazi Uche Oti
Terms of Reference
To identify and put in proper shape all the venues for the ceremonies.
To ensure adequate arrangements are made for guests.
D. Culture/Entertainment Members:
Mazi Ijoma Obasi Ijoma – Chairman
Prof. Nnenna Kanno
Mazi Donalson Nworgu- Member
Mazi Kanu Oji
Dr (Mrs) Helen Ukpabi
Mazi Chimere Ikenga
Princess Dr. Nnennaya Onoh
Mazi Ciiff Orji
Mrs Grace Okaro
Mazi Torty PG Agbagwu
Mrs Charity Oti, Secretary
Terms of reference
To arrange manage entertainment of guests at the events.
To identify and get relevant traditional dances, masquerades and performances to showcase at the ceremonies.
E. Finance Members:
Dr. Alex Otti – Chairman
Mazi George Ezuma
Mazi Ike Okoronkwo
Mazi Lawson Obasi
Mazi Chimezie Orji
Dr. Emma Nwadeyi
Dr. Uche Orji
Mazi Goddy Ijeomah
Mazi Ikechukwu Okafor
Sir Adindu G. Elekwa, Secretary
Terms of Reference
To source and manage funds raised for the event/ceremonies.
*F. Security Sub-Committee Members:
DIG Ivy Okoronkwo, Chairman
Sir Chikwe Udensi
Dr Kanu Ohuche
Mazi Nkem Okoro
ACP Mbadiwe
Mazi Jerry Onwumere
Mazi Nwosu Nwaka, Secretary
Terms of Reference:
To ensure adequate security for the events.
Nzuko Aro seeks the support of Umu Aro especially, during this period of mourning.
Mazi George Ezuma
President General
Mazi Anicho S. Okoro
Secretary General
