From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
His Royal Majesty, Igwe Dr. Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, (Ogadagidi), the Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council and the traditional Ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, has emerged as the new Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers Council.
His Majesty Igwe Asadu had earlier emerged the Chairman of Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers following the reconstitution of the 8th Council of Enugu State Traditional Rulers, and his subsequent appointment as the Chairman by Peter Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State.
The announcement made in a statement by Mr. John Okanyi, Chief of Staff to Igwe Asadu, on yesterday, sparked widespread jubilation across Enugu State and beyond, with congratulatory messages pouring in from various dignitaries across the globe.
His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, and the Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council has joined other royal fathers and dignitaries nationwide in congratulating the new chairman.
Igwe Asadu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Promptime HealthCare Services, USA, a leading healthcare services provider in the United States with over 400 staff.
He also owns Acredible Health Care Services as well as Lakeview Health Care Services all based in the USA. To carter for his interest in real estate, he founded NSSP Holdings NLC, a leading real estate firm in Dallas, and He is a member of People’s Club of Nigeria (USA) Branch.
As a firm believer of Aku-Rue Ulo and job creator, he established Nichole Place Hotel Ltd Enugu, Nichole Place Hotel at University of Nigeria Nsukka, Ezenwanyi Farms Ltd, Dallas Table Water, among others.
Igwe Asadu is a renowned philanthropist par excellence and a community development and youth empowerment czar.
Ndigbo worldwide are optimistic that Igbo Land with his new role as the Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers Council will witness significant peace, development and transformation.