Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, President, African School of Governance on Sunday, congratulated His Royal Highness, Dr Kenneth Orizu, Igwe of Nnewi kingdom in Anambra on his 99th birthday and 61st Ofala festival on the throne.

Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, stated this in a statement in Lagos.

“As a traditional title holder and member of the Body of Titled Chiefs of Nnewi (BOTCON), I am delighted to join the Igwe Orizu family, other Nnewi titled chiefs, indigenes of Nnewi and all friends of our beloved Igwe to thank God for his life.

“His service to his people as one of Nigeria’s longest-serving traditional rulers who was enthroned in 1963, and indeed one of the world’s longest reigning kings is profound.

“Igwe Nnewi has remained a beacon of peace and good values in a turbulent and changing world, and an anchor of stability for our people.

“I am honoured to have been conferred by you, the traditional title of Ifekaego in Nnewi Kingdom some years ago in recognition of my service to our community, Nigeria, and the world.

“May your reign be long, and we look forward to your 100th birthday and 62nd Ofala,” Moghalu said.