HRH, EZE (DR) M.C. NWOKOMA  (Ksc, Jp, MPA, FIBAKM) OKAA-OMEE 4TH OF UMUOKANNE ANCIENT KINGDOM, OHAJJI/EGBEMA - IMO STATE. SECRETARY -  SECURITY, DISCIPLINARY, PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION COMMITTEE, IMO STATE COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTION AND COMMUNITY POLICING.


By amaechi Chidinma


The adage " honour is given to whom honour is due " played out   recently , as a respected Monarch in Imo State ,  His Royal Highness. Eze.Sir. Dr. Mathew Chidoziem Nwokoma (KSC , JP,  MPA, FIBAKM ) The Okaa Omee IV of Umuokanne ancient kingdom in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State , who also doubles as the Imo State  Secretary- Peace and conflict resolution committee, Imo State council of Traditional Institution and Community Policing  , was recently conferred with a prestigious global doctorate fellowship award by
 the institute of business administration and knowledge  management (IBAKM) , in collaboration with Chartered institute of business administration and knowledge  management ( CIBAKM)  and Association of Business administration and Knowledge management Professionals (ABAKMP) ,  



The conferment and investiture ceremony took place  during a  special membership investiture ,  certification and  induction program held  in the capital city of Owerri,  at IBAKM administrative office , Chisco Plaza (Ist Floor ) Plot 2/4 along Egbu Road Opposite Government Technical College  Owerri , Imo state. with the theme" Business Administration and Knowledge management in the 21st century " with  Professor Cosmas Alugbuo (keynote Speaker ) , Evangelist bethran Uzodinma( Special Guest), and other high profiled dignitaries in attendance.

Reacting to the guesture, Hrh . Nwokoma expressed happiness on the turnout of events , he thanked the institute for finding him worthy for the recognition and honour .

earlier , In his address the President and Chairman of the Advisory Council IBAKM Global President  Dr. Gangadhar Joshi , FIBAKM, FCBA, FCKM commended the gathering , he unequivocally stated that the institute of business administration and knowledge management is a unique and innovative global professional body duely licenced and statustorily empowered for the  advancement of business administration and knowledge management profession   in Nigeria and globally , he maintained that since conceptualization and official approval by the   Federal Government , the board of Governors and advisory council, and management has taken serial steps to ensure that the institute maintain leadership position as well as guarantee competence  , he  commended the  theme titled "Business administration and knowledge management in the 21st century " he seized the platform to welcome the gathering.


In his lecture Professor Cosmas Alugbuo  former Dean faculty  of business administration Imo state University Owerri (IMSU)  , presently in the the faculty  of business administration  IMSU, extolled the founders of the institute, in his lecture , he  disclosed that an effective use of business administration and knowledge management will enhance   business efficiency , he said a good business administrator should be able to balance the stakeholders,  customers and management  needed to be to retained in Business. Prof. Alugbuo   reminded the gathering that  the 21st century is been driven by the digitalization of business environment he urged business managers  to make use of  effective business  knowledge management to ensure sustainability .

In his paper review , the executive vice - chairman of the institute Dr. Monday Anyairo , who gave an insight of innovation in business environment , said Innovation is all about   profitable realities , he reitrated that they success of a business innovation is viable under constant innovation he added that innovation illuminates the track to bussiness success. He noted that the mission and vision of IBAKM  is to ensure proffessionalism  in the business environment.


Also in his remarks, Dr Obinna Iwueke harped   on the need for businesses to embrace innovations , he said " innovation is the way forward".

According to his citation ,HRH. Eze Nwokoma , MD swift errand.com limited and Makel security services, studied at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of education where he got the Nigeria Certificate Of Education (NCE); due to his quest for knowledge he  proceeded to Nnamdi  Azikiwe University where he got a Bachelor of  Arts (BA) degree, before he joined the Nigeria Police Academy Wudil in Kano state , he worked in various departments while in   the  Nigerian Police force before he lost his Royal Father , his people beckon   on him to lead them since the Umuokanne traditional institution is hereditary .

The climax of the event is the investiture  decoration  of doctorate  fellowship awardees to  three citizens , viz ; Hrh.  Eze Mathew Nwokoma (Okaa omee IV of Umuokanne Ancient kingdom ),  Real estate expert  Evangelist  Bethran Uzodinma and , HRM .  Prof.  Atte Timothy Oloruntoba (olofin olukun of ancient okunland kingdom in kogi state,  the   day   also  witnessed the decoration and conferment of fellows awards   to Dr Ahilomen Genevieve , Dr Chioma Obi ,Dr Ejike Ibechiozor ,and Mrs Iwueke Ebere followed by  full membership induction, of Mr   Stephen Chinagorom and Mr C Nnochiri, and certification. Encomiums has been pouring in.