The adage honour is given to whom honour is due played out recently in Imo state ,. as the head of the traditional institution in Umuokanne ancient kingdom in Ohaji / Egbema Local Government Area Hrh. Eze. Sir (Dr.) Mathew Chidozie Nwokoma was honoured with Peace Ambassador award , by the Institute for Crises Resolution, Peace building and Conciliation in collaboration with United For Peace , Imo state during their annual conference , due to his unalloyed commitment to peace building in Umuokanne Autonomous community .
The award ceremony which took place at Rock view hotels , Owerri witness the presence of notable personalities , who graced the occasion
In a chat with newsmen after receiving his award , the respected traditional ruler , thanked the organizers of the conference for recognizing his efforts in peace building.
According to his citation , Hrh.Eze. Dr Matthew Chidozie Nwokoma (KSC , JP , MPA , FIBAKM) Okaa -Omee IV of Umuokanne Ancient Kingdom , in Ohaji /Egbema Local Government Area of Imo state , was born into the family of , HRH .Eze .E.E and Ugoeze .H.A Nwokoma . He attended Central School Umuokanne and Comprehensive Secondary School Umuokanne , where he obtained his FLSC and WAEC respectively .
In his quest for more knowledge he proceeded to the prestigious Alvan Ikoku College Of Education , where he acquired the Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) Hrh . Nwokoma furthered his academic career at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka , Anambra State where he acquired a Bachelor Degree in English Language , he joined the Nigeria Police Academy Wudil in Kano, he served in various departments in the Nigeria Police force in so many states of the federation , before he lost his Royal Father which led to his Early resignation from the Nigeria Police Force as his people beckoned on him to take over from his father's stool , since their tradition is hereditary.
The people friendly Custodian of culture , Hrh Nwokoma is the Managing Director (MD) Swift errand.com , MD Makel Security Services Nigeria Limited , he is the originator of Mmanu and Garri Ohaji export products.
Hrh . Nwokoma , an astute security activist and an advent believer of peaceful co-existence of people irrespective of ethnic origin , he is currently the secretary of security, disciplinary , peace and conflict resolution committee in the Imo state council of traditional institution and community policing , he is happily married with children .
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