Celebrating the Rich Heritage of Nkporo

Nkporo - A Legacy of Strength and Unity

Experience the Spirit of Nkporo

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HRH Eze Uko Onuma Agbaeze

HRH Eze Uko Onuma Agbaeze

Eze Uko Onuma Agbaeze was born into the late family of Chief Onuma Agbaeze and Madam Eke Onuma Agbaeze in 1933. As young Uko Onuma Agbaeze grew, he displayed a rare sense of humility determination, peace-loving, and selflessness that remained a guiding principle throughout his life. Eze (Elder) Uko Onuma Agbaeze was happily married to Elder/Ugoeze Ezinne Uzoma Uko Agbaeze.

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Photo by Prince Nduka Agbaeze

His Royal Highness, Late Eze Uko Onuma Agbaeze. He was born into the late family of Chief Onuma Agbaeze and Madam Eke Onuma Agbaeze in 1933. As young Uko Onuma Agbaeze grew, he displayed a rare sense of humility determination, peace-loving, and selflessness that remained a guiding principle throughout his life. Eze (Elder) Uko Onuma Agbaeze was happily married to Elder/Ugoeze Ezinne Uzoma Uko Agbaeze and the marriage was blessed with 8 children, 21 Grandchildren, and 2 Great Grandchildren. He was a devoted Christian and a community leader.

EDUCATION LIFE, Eze Agbaeze was among the foremost educationists whose journey started at Nkporo Central School in 1943 - 1950. Thereafter, he moved to MacGregor College Afikpo in 1956-1957 and 1960-1961 where he obtained a Grade Two teachers certificate in 1963. The following year he passed the general certificate in education (GCE, O LEVEL) of the University of London. He worked in various Presbyterian mission schools in Abia and Cross River State before retiring on 31st March, 1987. I have taught professionally as a Headmaster special class and vice chairman of the Headmasters conference at the Ohafia LGA branch. After thirty-five years of meritorious service as a teacher.

He was a member of Ejighikeme Aged grade of Amurie Nkporo and participated actively in all the age activities and successfully performed the traditional retirement ceremony IGBOTO NMA in 1988

POSITIONS OF TRUST HE HELD.

(1) Financial secretary Amurie Nkporo Development Union 1972-1973 

(2) Foundation member of Nkporo College committee 1972-1978

(3) A ruling Elder of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Nkporo parish. 1977.

(4)  First session clerk of Presbyterian Church Nigeria, Nkporo parish. 1983-1986.

(5) First Secretary General Nkporo Development Union 1983-1986

(6) National treasury Amurie Nkporo Development Union 1992-1994 

(7) Chairman, Board of Governors, Nkporo Secondary Technical School, Amurie Nkporo.1992-1994

(8) Chairman, Board of Governors, Nkporo Secondary Technical School, Amurie Nkporo.1992-1994

(9) Secretary Ohafia LGA Traditional Rulers Council 2010-2013

(10  Secretary Nkporo Traditional Rulers Council 2003-2023  

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Photo by Prince Nduka Agbaeze

MERITS AWARDS,

Certificate of meritorious service by the Nigeria union of teachers (N.U.T)

Merit Award by the National Association of Nkporo students

Excellence in Service Award by the Nkporo Development Union USA branch

Certificate of meritorious service by the Amurie Nkporo development union

Meritorious Service Award by the National Association of Amurie Nkporo youths

 

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