Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has been conferred with the prestigious Ada Ukwu Ndi Orlu chieftaincy title in recognition of her contributions to peace, progress, and development.
The honour was bestowed by His Imperial Majesty, Eze (Dr) Thomas Obiwuru Obiefule, Paramount Ruler of Umudioka Ancient Kingdom in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. The monarch personally presented the certificate of conferment to the Minister in her Abuja office on Monday.
Eze Obiefule, who is also the Okairuro I Okwara Akubueze II, lauded the Minister as one of Orlu’s most distinguished daughters. “In the interest of our people, I came personally to present this certificate to honour her for public service and support for development,” he said.
Responding, Dr. Uzoka-Anite expressed deep gratitude, dedicating the recognition to the Nigerian people and reaffirming her commitment to service under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “I accept this title with humility and a deep sense of responsibility. By the grace of God, I will continue to uphold the dignity of this office and work for peace, opportunity, and prosperity for the people of Orlu Zone, Imo State, and Nigeria as a whole,” she said.
The Ada Ukwu title—translated as “great daughter” in Igbo—is one of the most revered honours for women in the Orlu Zone, which comprises 12 Local Government Areas in Imo State. It is traditionally reserved for women who embody integrity, service, and leadership in their communities.
The recognition marks another milestone in Dr. Uzoka-Anite’s public service career, underscoring her role as both a national figure in governance and a source of pride for her home region.
