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Diplomat Akpenpuun Earns Prestigious Chieftaincy Honour from Imo Kingdom
The Obi Oha Royal Council of the Ihitteaforukwu Ancient Kingdom in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State will confer a prestigious chieftaincy title on Assistant Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Robert Terlumun Akpenpuun, and his wife, Mercy Dooshima Akpenpuun, in recognition of their exemplary service, integrity and commitment to humanity.
Akpenpuun, who currently serves as Immigration Attaché at the Nigerian Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, will receive the title alongside his wife during a grand traditional ceremony scheduled for December 30, 2026, at the Obi Oha Royal Palace in Umuezeariam, Ihitteaforukwu.
The couple will be honoured with the title “Ezi Enyi of Ihitteaforukwu Ancient Kingdom,” meaning “Good Friend of the Kingdom.” The conferment was approved by the paramount ruler of the kingdom, Eze Dr. O. D. Nwandu (Akaraka III), and communicated in an official letter dated July 29, 2026, signed by the Chairman of the Chieftaincy Conferment Committee, Clan Chief Iginetus Okafor.
According to the royal council, the honour is in recognition of Akpenpuun’s outstanding contributions to public service, unwavering integrity, and dedication to promoting peace, unity and friendship. As part of the ceremony, the couple will be formally inducted into the kingdom’s prestigious College of Chiefs.
Beyond his diplomatic responsibilities, Akpenpuun has made significant contributions to Nigerian football administration. He previously served as a match commissioner in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and as a protocol officer with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
In February 2026, he successfully completed the CAF–WAFU Zone B General Coordinators Training Course in Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin, after being nominated by WAFU Zone B President and NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, as a member of a five-man Nigerian delegation.
The chieftaincy conferment will coincide with the first anniversary of the coronation of Eze Nwandu and is expected to attract members of the diplomatic community, traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders and other distinguished guests from within and outside Nigeria.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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