The 2nd Akumba Age Grade of Amaekpu Ohafia has honoured Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, in recognition of his service to the constituency.
The award was presented on Saturday, September 5, 2026, during the launch of the Age Grade’s Bye-Law and the investiture of its Patron, held in Abuja.
According to the Age Grade, the honour was in recognition of the lawmaker’s contributions to community development, his character and integrity, commitment to selfless service, and the impact he has made in the lives of individuals across the constituency.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the 2nd Akumba Age Grade described Hon. Osonwa as a source of pride to Ohafia and a true son of the land whose leadership continues to impact the people at home and in the diaspora.
Members of the constituency present described his leadership as inclusive and people-centred, citing, among other things, the Smart School at Amaekpu and his assistance in securing employment opportunities for sons and daughters of Amaekpu and the wider constituency.
Hon. Osonwa, who was represented at the occasion by his Personal Assistant, Hon. Nnanna Amadi-Kalu Umeh, thanked the Age Grade for the recognition and delivered an address on ethical values and the standards expected of custodians of Ohafia’s name.
He described a Bye-Law as more than rules on paper, calling it a covenant that binds an Age Grade together as one people with one purpose.
On character, he reminded the gathering that Ohafia is known the world over for courage, integrity and truth, and that members of the Age Grade are now custodians of that name.
“Let your public conduct reflect Ezi-okwu, truthfulness. Let your private life reflect Omenala, good character,” he said, adding that a title without character is noise and urging them to be men the younger ones in Amaekpu can look up to.
On communal values, he recalled the principle of Onye aghana nwanne ya—that no one is left behind—and urged that the Bye-Law promote unity by settling matters at home first, welfare by supporting widows, orphans and the less privileged, and progress through investment in education, health and youth empowerment.
An Age Grade that lifts its community, he noted, lifts itself.
On tradition, he charged the members not to allow modernity to erase their identity, urging them to speak Igbo to their children, respect their elders, honour their traditions, and uphold Oru na Igba mbo, the diligence with which their fathers built Ohafia.
He closed by describing the investiture as a call to service, pledging his support, on behalf of the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, to any project of the Age Grade that advances peace and development.
He also prayed that the new dispensation would bring greater unity and impact.
“Amaekpu is proud of you. Ohafia is proud of you,” he said.
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