In the era where chieftaincy titles, especially in Igboland, are sold and auctioned to bidders especially to men with questionable characters, one traditional ruler that have refused to reduce chieftaincy titles to a joke is the traditional ruler of Nnewi, His Royal Highness Igwe Dr. Kenneth Onyemaeke Nnaji Orizu (III).
Against all odds, Igwe Kenneth Orizu who is one of the longest-serving monarchs in Nigeria has maintained the act of giving the prestigious chieftaincy title of Nnewi kingdom to only illustrious men and women of the town who have distinguished themselves in their legitimate endeavours and have contributed to the development of the town.During the recently concluded 57th Ofala Festival and 95th birthday of Igwe Kenneth, the excellent and selfless contributions of some of the sons of the town were recognized as they were bestowed and conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Nnewi.
In no particular order, they are;

1. Engr. Sir. Dozie Mbanefo (Omekaenyi Nnewi)

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