By Bon Peters/
His Royal Highness, Eze Sir Felix Iwe Njoku, Ogaraku II of Logara Autonomous Community in Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, has marked his 20th coronation anniversary with a call on the people of the state to embrace peace, unity and tolerance as Nigeria moves towards another election season.
The 93-year-old monarch said no community, state or nation could achieve meaningful development in an atmosphere of division and conflict, stressing that peaceful coexistence had remained central to the progress recorded in Logara during his two decades on the throne.
Speaking on the sidelines of the anniversary celebration held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Logara, Eze Njoku said his reign had been anchored on love, tolerance and reconciliation.
According to him, the progress witnessed in the community might have remained elusive if longstanding disagreements among residents had been allowed to fester.
A trained civil engineer, Eze Njoku expressed gratitude to God for sustaining him in good health and sound mind, while thanking members of his traditional cabinet and the people of Logara Autonomous Community for their support and cooperation over the years.
Earlier, Nze Charles Nkwocha paid glowing tribute to the monarch, crediting him with helping to end a wave of litigation that had divided the community before his ascension to the throne.
“Before his assumption of office as Eze, Logara Autonomous Community had about 18 different court cases, but with his pragmatic approach to dispute resolution, all those cases were amicably resolved,” Nkwocha said.
“Today, it is difficult to hear that our people are quarrelling or embroiled in court cases. Our Eze has really done well in maintaining peace and order.”
Speaking on behalf of traditional rulers in Ngor-Okpala, His Royal Highness Eze Anthony Ekwe, Nwaeze I of Ezemba Autonomous Community, described Eze Njoku’s 20 years on the throne as a remarkable achievement.
He praised the monarch for promoting peace, unity and development in Logara, noting that despite his advanced age, Eze Njoku remained active in the affairs of the traditional institution.
“Eze Njoku has done well. Despite his age, he attends our meetings, pays his dues and is of sound mind,” he said.
Eze Ekwe urged the monarch’s Nze, chiefs and cabinet members to continue rallying around him, adding that traditional rulers in Ngor-Okpala were proud of his achievements and prayed for more fruitful years for him in good health.
He also commended Eze Njoku’s children for their care and support for their father.
Chief Ifeanyi Osuji, Okenze II of Logara Autonomous Community, described the anniversary as a memorable occasion for the people, saying they were celebrating “a role model and trailblazer” whose reign had brought significant changes.
According to him, the community had witnessed greater love, unity, progress and, particularly, improved security under Eze Njoku.
“I don’t live in this country, but because of the level of cooperation, unity of purpose and unwavering commitment to progress, prosperity and security, I have been coming here regularly,” Osuji said.
He urged residents to sustain their support for the monarch and preserve the values that had strengthened cohesion in the community.
“Those things that the Eze is doing to ensure unity and progress should be supported and sustained,” he added.
Speaking on behalf of the Njoku family, Prince Leonard Njoku, the monarch’s eldest son, expressed delight at the level of acceptance and support his father had received from the community.
He thanked God for granting the monarch good health and expressed appreciation to guests who travelled from far and near to celebrate the milestone.
The President-General of Logara Autonomous Community, Chief Barrister Martins Opara, also pledged his continued support for the monarch and urged residents to rally behind him to realise the community’s development aspirations.
Opara described Eze Njoku as an achiever whose 20 years on the throne had become a source of pride to Logara.
He called for greater cooperation among residents, describing the monarch as “God-sent” to the community.
The anniversary celebration began with a thanksgiving Mass at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Logara, Ngor-Okpala.
Among those at the event were members of the clergy, including Rev. Fr. Dr Anthony Njoku, former chaplain of Imo State University; traditional rulers from Ngor-Okpala; Nze title holders; chiefs; captains of industry; family members; friends and well-wishers.
The celebration reached its climax with the cutting of the anniversary cake and colourful cultural dance performances.
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