By Alex Enebeli
Enugu, May 29, 2026
The Global Executive Council (GEC) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has confirmed Ogbueshi Odogwu as the Deputy Secretary General of the organisation.
Odogwu represents Delta State in the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation while the confirmation and swearing-in ceremony took place during the GEC meeting held at the Ohanaeze National Headquarters in Enugu on Wednesday.
The National Publicity Secretary Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Dr Ezechi Chukwu, stated this in a statement on Friday in Enugu.
Chukwu said the event was presided over by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Sen. Azuta Mbata.
He said that Odogwu, who was the President of Asaba Development Union, Abuja, replaced Chief Dan Okenyi, the immediate past Deputy Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, who passed to glory last year.
According to him, Chukwu will bring to the office his vast experience in banking, management entrepreneurship, and consultancy, which many believe will further strengthen the administrative and organizational effectiveness of Ohanaeze.
Mbata charged the newly inaugurated Deputy Secretary General to approach his new assignment with utmost diligence, integrity, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to the unity, progress, and collective aspirations of Ndigbo worldwide.
He urged him to uphold the core values of Ohanaeze and contribute meaningfully toward strengthening the organization’s vision of equity, justice, peace, and socio-cultural advancement of the Igbo nation.
Chukwu also quoted Odogwu expressing profound gratitude to the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide for the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to discharge his responsibilities with humility, dedication, transparency, and a deep sense of service to Ndi Igbo.
“Let me particularly appreciate Dr Ngozi Olejeme, the National Vice President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, for her exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to Ohanaeze.
“She has continued to make the Anioma people proud within the Global Executive Council of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
“Olejeme’s commitment, courage, and service to the Igbo nation remain a source of inspiration to me.
I will emulate her footsteps in serving Ohanaeze diligently while striving to make Anioma people proud through impactful representation and selfless service,” he said
