Royal portrait of HRH Eze Desmond Anyanwu
An ancient kingdom · Obi Eze

The Royal Palace of Elugwu-Umuchienta Nkwumeato

HRH Eze Desmond Anyanwu The Eze of Elugwu-Umuchienta Autonomous Community · Imo State, Nigeria The first Eze of the kingdom · On the throne since [YEAR]

“Our ancestors bequeathed to us an enduring truth: Igwebuike — our strength has always lived in our unity.”

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From the Palace of His Royal Highness

The Royal Message

“Ndi nkem, Umu Elugwu-Umuchienta… our strength has always lived in our unity.”

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From the days of our forefathers

The Line of Kings

[THE ORIGIN OF THE KINGDOM — its founding ancestor, how old the throne is, and the traditions kept from generation to generation.]

  1. IHRH Eze Desmond AnyanwuThe first Eze of Elugwu-Umuchienta · [YEAR] – present
Prime Minister Chief David Ebe
Traditional Prime Minister

The Onowu

Prime Minister Chief David Ebe Onowu of Elugwu-Umuchienta Nkwumeato · Umuduruji Kindred

[SHORT BIOGRAPHY — the Onowu’s role as the King’s first chief and spokesman, when he was installed, and his service to the kingdom.]

The Royal Cabinet

Council of Chiefs

The red-cap chiefs who advise His Royal Highness and keep the customs of the kingdom.

[CHIEFTAINCY TITLE]

Chief [NAME]

[PORTFOLIO] [KINDRED], [VILLAGE]
[CHIEFTAINCY TITLE]

Chief [NAME]

[PORTFOLIO] [KINDRED], [VILLAGE]
[CHIEFTAINCY TITLE]

Chief [NAME]

[PORTFOLIO] [KINDRED], [VILLAGE]
[CHIEFTAINCY TITLE]

Chief [NAME]

[PORTFOLIO] [KINDRED], [VILLAGE]
Ndị Nze na Ndị Ichie

Our Titled Men

Holders of the ancient titles of the land, keepers of truth and custom in every kindred.

Ndị Nze

Nze [NAME][TITLE NAME][KINDRED], [VILLAGE]
Nze [NAME][TITLE NAME][KINDRED], [VILLAGE]

Ndị Ichie

Ichie [NAME][TITLE NAME][KINDRED], [VILLAGE]
Ichie [NAME][TITLE NAME][KINDRED], [VILLAGE]
Serving our people in government

Councillor & Ward Chairmen

Our elected representatives, who carry the voice of Elugwu-Umuchienta to the Local Government.

Councillor

Hon. [NAME]

Councillor, [WARD NAME / NUMBER] · [LGA] Local Government Council [KINDRED] · In office since [YEAR]

[SHORT NOTE — the councillor’s work and projects for the community.]

Ward Chairmen

[NAME]Ward Chairman · [WARD][KINDRED]
[NAME]Ward Chairman · [WARD][KINDRED]
[NAME]Ward Chairman · [WARD][KINDRED]
Royal calendar

Our Royal Festivals

Every two years · January

Iwakwa

[WHAT IWAKWA CELEBRATES AND WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY.]

Next celebration: January [YEAR]
Every year · October

Mbomuzu

[WHAT MBOMUZU CELEBRATES AND WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY.]

This year: October 2026 · [DATE]
Every year · December

Ugwu-Iche Day

[WHAT UGWU-ICHE DAY CELEBRATES AND WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY.]

This year: December 2026 · [DATE]