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Eze V. B. C. Onyema III was a Nigerian traditional ruler and politician who served as the Eze of Ikpele from 1952 until his death in 2020. He was born in Ikpele, a small town in Imo State, Nigeria. Eze Onyema was a highly respected leader in his community and was known for his commitment to the development of his people. He was a strong advocate for education and was instrumental in the establishment of several schools in the area. He was also a major supporter of the Igbo language and culture, and was a major contributor to the Igbo language dictionary. Eze Onyema was a member of the Nigerian National Assembly from 1979 to 1983 and was a member of the Nigerian Senate from 1983 to 1987. He was also a member of the Nigerian Supreme Court from 1987 to 1990. Eze Onyema was a devout Christian and was a member of the Anglican Church of Nigeria. He was married to his wife, Nneoma, for over 60 years and had four children. Eze Onyema was 93 years old at the time of his death in 2020.

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Age 97 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 13 February, 1927
Birthday 13 February
Birthplace Ogwu-Ikpele
Nationality Niger

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Who Is Eze V. B. C. Onyema III's Wife?

His wife is Rebecca Nwanyiesigo Nnubia, Odobo of Ogwu-Ikpele

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Eze V. B. C. Onyema III Net Worth

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1976

In 1976, Onyema III was nominated and installed as the Eze of Ogwu-Ikpele. He accepted the call to ascend the throne of his fathers upon the condition that he complete his service with G.B. Ollivant as he was due for retirement by 1982. In this time, he appointed another member of the Eze Onyema family to represent him in relations with Olinzele chiefs of his cabinet (The King’s cabinet of chiefs) and appeared only when his presence was absolutely needed.

1967

Following the outbreak of the Nigerian civil war in 1967, Onyema returned to Ogwu-Ikpele, where he stayed with his family until the end of the war. In 1970, Onyema moved to Onitsha and subsequently to Lagos, where he held several senior positions before his appointment as general manager of G.B Ollivant.

1948

In 1948, he had met and married Rebecca Nwanyiesigo Nnubia Okwuosa Onumonu, following a relentless bout of wooing spearheaded by his father Eze Onyema II and other family members.

1934

Born in Ogwu-Ikpele, Eze Onyema III was an executive of G.B. Ollivant, a subsidiary of the United Africa Company (UAC) of Nigeria, rising from the rank of Clark in 1934 to become the first Nigerian General Manager of the company (Divisional CEO) in 1977. Prior to joining UAC, he was educated in Oguta and Onitsha, and even had a teaching stint in Onitsha. Young Eze Onyema III manned various managerial roles, moving between Port-Harcourt and countless other towns in Eastern Nigeria with his family prior to the civil war.

1927

Eze V. B. C. Onyema III (born February 13, 1927) is the traditional ruler of Ogwu-Ikpele in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria. He is the successor to his father, His Royal Majesty Eze Onyema II and one of three Patrons of the Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers.