On Friday 30th day of September 2022, the entire Umunnato bloc of Bende Federal Constituency and the entire Ezes-in-Council honoured one of their illustrious sons Chief Iheanyi Chinasa with the traditional title of Agu-Bende ( Lion of Bende) in recognition of his numerous giant trides in Bende communities toward Human Capital development and Capital growth.
That special day of 30th September heralded the victorious mission march of this great soul, Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa towards representing his people of Bende in federal green chamber.
Chief Iheanyi, benevolent son of Umuamba Uzoakoli, a community known for its lion strength and bravery, has lived his life resiliently pursuing his lofty goals of self development and service delivery to humanities.
He rose from the debris of limited possibilities to an echelon of unlimited possibilities. Frankly speaking, Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa is a lion who conquered and possess his territory in styles. Little wonder why the Bende North Traditional rulers conferred him with the title of ‘Agu of Bende’ in recognition of his great achievements in social and political sphere.
Speaking while conferring the Chieftancy title, Eze Uwakwe Ukaegbu described Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa as a dogged and resilient young man who has made a mark in the sands of time and set a pace for other well to do and privileged men of goodwill in Bende to toll.
He made it clear that Bende is in need of men with strong will and sound mind to build and develop the overwhelming human and natural resources that abound within Bende area.
He also charged Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa to move on majestically, as he been honoured and empowered to run swiftly, to battle and conquer.
In his response Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa expressed profound gratitude for the honour bestowed on him by the traditional rulers of Bende, and pledge to commit more time, energy and resources fully to the restoration of the legacy and heights glorious Bende had attained in past and to surpass its previous achievements.
The event held at the palace of Eze Uwakwe, Chairman Abia North Traditional rulers council, at Igbere had in attendance rulers from and across Igbere, Item, Alayi, Ugwueke.
Others that attended the event include: Chief James Egwuonwu Chukwu, Hon. Emeka Eze, D. G. Obidogo Campaign Council, Hon. Chimdike Philips, Hon. Marshall Okorie and host of other dignitaries from all walks of life.
