The lawmaker representing Ohaozara/Onicha and Ivo Federal Constituency, Hon Kama Nkemkanma, has mourned the passing of a first class traditional ruler of Onicha Igboeze kingdom in Onicha LGA of Ebonyi State, Ezeogo Elder Dr Agom Eze, describing it as a great loss.
The late Monarch who was the pioneer Chairman of Ebonyi State Traditional Rulers Council, died at the age of 92.
Kama said late Ezeogo Elder Dr Agom Eze was a pacesetter in every sense, an accomplished public servant, astute academic, and cynosure of custom and tradition, who exemplified excellence and integrity in service.
He commiserated with with the Royal family of Ezeogo Elder Dr. Agom Eze, the good people of Igboeze Onicha and Ebonyi State.
"It is with a great sense of loss, that I received the news of the passing of HRH, Ezeogo Elder Dr.Agom Eze, Igboezekuna of Igboeze Onicha, who joined his ancestors at the age of 92.
"Ezeogo Agom Eze, was a pacesetter in every sense, an accomplished public servant, astute academic, and cynosure of our custom and tradition, who exemplified excellence and integrity in service.
"A first class graduate of Economics from the Prestigious University of London (1963) and PhD from the University of Dublin (1966), Dr. Agom Eze was a shinning example of academic excellence. He taught in Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri and University of Nigeria, Nsukka and retired as an Associate Professor (Reader).
"He served as Commissioners of Industries, Trade and Cooperatives, Education, Information, Works and Housing in the old Imo state. He was the Chairman of Civil Service Commission in the old Imo and Abia States. He was also the Pro Chancellor/Chairman of Council of Abia State University and Ebonyi State University.
"Late Ezeogo Agom Eze was the pioneer Chairman of Ebonyi State Traditional Rulers Council. A position he held for many years. A recipient of double National Honours; Member Order of the Niger, and Officer Order of the Niger. He sat on the board of many Companies before his demise. Indeed an Iroko has fallen.
"We are however, consoled by his legacy of excellence, integrity and service.
"On behalf of my family, and the awesome People of Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency, I commiserate with the Royal family of Ezeogo Elder Dr. Agom Eze, the good people of Igboeze Onicha and Ebonyi State.
"May the soul of our departed King rest in peace", Kama stated.
