Igwe Orizu III celebrates 101st birthday and 63 years on the throne

Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III, the traditional ruler of Nnewi in Anambra State, Nigeria, has reached the age of 101. Having ascended the throne on February 6, 1963, he is recognized as one of the country’s longest-serving traditional monarchs.

To mark the milestone, the Nnewi Royal Cabinet and community members are scheduled to hold a church service at his palace. Observers have noted the monarch’s continued mental alertness and active involvement in community mediation and the resolution of cultural disputes. His reign has spanned a period of significant industrial and commercial transformation for the Nnewi region.