NUJ South East Vice President, Adiuku receives Chieftaincy title from Mbaise Monarch

• Expresses gratitude to community, NUJ colleagues for their support

By Duke Onyeoma…

The serene community of Mbutu Nworie in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, came alive on 31st December 2025, as journalists, community leaders, and dignitaries gathered to witness the grand chieftaincy conferment on some illustrious citizens of Igbo land among whom is the Vice President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South East Zone, Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku and his wife, Dr Mrs Cordelia Ezenwa-Adiuku.

The event, marked with cultural splendour and traditional rites, was a fitting recognition of his contributions to journalism, advocacy for press freedom, and support for community development within and beyond the South East region of Nigeria.

The ceremony was graced by the Imo State NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma JP, who stormed the venue in company of other executive members and colleagues from various media houses. Their presence added glamour to the occasion as they celebrated one of their own with pride and solidarity.

In his remarks, the traditional ruler of Mbutu Nworie Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Hon Anthony Chukwuemeka Emeh, extolled the virtues of Comrade Adiuku, noting that his dedication, humility, and service-oriented leadership influenced the community’s decision to honour him. He described the chieftaincy title of ‘Chinaetugo’ bestowed on him as “a recognition well deserved.”

Responding, the NUJ Vice President, Chief Adiuku, expressed deep gratitude to the people of Mbutu Nworie Autonomous Community for finding him worthy of the honour. He pledged to continue supporting the community and to uphold professional excellence in his service.

He equally appreciated the Imo State Council NUJ Chairman, Comrade Nwanguma and his colleagues for coming out in their numbers, describing their support as a boost to his commitment to service.

The ceremony featured traditional music, dance, presentation of the title staff of office, and goodwill messages from colleagues and community stakeholders. It was indeed a celebration of honour, service, and unity.