Bequeath proper documentation of Agidiehe history for reference purposes, Chief A.C Okocha, tasks newly installed Diokpa, Chief Chukwuka Okwute ~ Truth Reporters

By Andy Emephia

A prominent indigene of Agidiehe quarters in Ogwashi Uku, headquarters of Aniocha South local government area, Chief A.C Okocha , has tasked the newly installed eldest man ( Diokpa), of Agidiehe, Chief Christopher Chukwuka Okwute, to as a matter of urgency , put modalities in motion for enduring proper documentation of Agidiehe,s rich history and culture, for the benefit of both the born and unborn generation of the community.

This , he noted, will enable sons and daughters of Agidiehe, to be abreast of their roots and know where they are coming from, thus giving them a sense of pride and belonging .

Chief A C Okocha, the Ogwashi Uku kingdom leader , gave this advice on Saturday November 9, 2024, after witnessing the installation of Chief Okwute as the eldest man ( Diokpa) , at the Ogwa Agidiehe, in Ogwashi uku.

While congratulating the newly installed Diokpa ( eldest man) and his Council of elders , on their emergence to govern the affairs of the community, Chief Okocha charged the new Diokpa to bring his wealth of experience garnered as a retired official of a reputable oil firm, Agip, to bear in the administration of Agidiehe.

Noting that as king makers, Agidiehe is very strategic in the Ogwashi Uku kingdom , Chief A.C Okocha called on all sons and daughters of Agidiehe quarters , that is, the good children of Ehe their founder, namely Alibu, lyemue, Ugbe, Muko, Ojei, Oza , and Ogbu, respectively , to rally  round Diokpa Okwute and his Council of elders by supporting them to achieve set goals.

The revered community leader and elder statesman stated that since the responsibility for the general administration of Agidiehe community is saddled on the newly installed Diokpa and his Council of elders, there is therefore the dire need to ensure that there is unity, peace and respect for constituted authority , in Agidiehe, in addition to respect for the culture, tradition, and history of Ogwashi Uku kingdom in general, and Agidiehe in particular.

Said Chief A.C. Okocha: "on behalf of the good people of Agidiehe quarters of Ogwashi Uku kingdom, l most heartily congratulate a worthy son of the community , Chief Christopher Chukwuka Okwute, on his traditional installation as the eldest man ( Diokpa), of Agidiehe community. I equally congratulate his Council of elders. I have no doubt that the new Diokpa will bring his wealth of experience garnered as a top management staff of oil giants , Agip , to bear, in the discharge of his duties as the oldest man in Agidiehe quarters. I urge also, our youths , women, and indeed our sons and daughters , both at home and the diaspora, to support them to achieve the peace,  unity and progress we earnestly need to attract more development to us"