Ebonyi State has lost one of its most revered traditional rulers, a First-Class Monarch, HRH Ezeogo Dr. Agom Eze, the Igboezekuna I of Igboeze Onicha. The paramount ruler of Igboeze Autonomous Community in Onicha Local Government Area passed away at the age of 92, marking the end of an era for the state’s traditional leadership.
His passing was announced in a statement signed by Prince Samuel Ogbu Eze and Barr. Agom Ogbonna Eze on behalf of the family. The statement expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the esteemed royal father, highlighting his role as a founding father who fought for the creation of Ebonyi State on October 1, 1996.
Born on September 6, 1932, HRH Ezeogo Agom Eze had a distinguished academic and professional career. He attended the Hope Waddell Training Institution in Calabar before proceeding to the University of London, where he earned a degree in Economics in 1963. He later pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Dublin between 1963 and 1966.
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He made significant contributions to academia, teaching Economics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, before transitioning into public service. Between 1975 and 1979, he served as Commissioner for Works, Lands, and Housing; Education and Information; and Industries, Trade, and Cooperatives in Imo State, leaving a lasting impact on the state’s development.
Beyond his role in governance, HRH Ezeogo Agom Eze played a pivotal role in various institutions. He served as Pro-Chancellor at Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Abia State University, and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. In the private sector, he was a key figure in the financial industry, serving as Chairman and Director at Cooperative and Commerce Bank (CCB), Hallmark Assurance, and Alpha Brokers.
A trailblazer in traditional leadership, he was the pioneer Chairman of the Ebonyi State Traditional Rulers Council and later became the Patron of the council, a position he held until his passing.
His death marks the loss of not just a royal father but a statesman, academic, and visionary leader who played a significant role in shaping Ebonyi State. As the state mourns his transition, his legacy of service, education, and leadership remains indelible.
