Eberechi Dick
| Eberechi Dick | |
|---|---|
| Eze Udo I of Mgboko Ngwa Amaise Kingdom | |
| Reign | 1997–present |
| Born | Eberechukwu N. Dick Mgboko Ngwa, Obingwa, Abia State, Nigeria |
| Issue | Prince Ugochukwu Bobby Dick |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Occupation | Traditional ruler, businessman |
| Chairman, Abia State Traditional Rulers Council | |
| In office 2013–2019 | |
| Governor | Theodore Orji |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Ndubuisi Nwabeke |
| Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Minna | |
| In office 2014–2020 | |
| Succeeded by | Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi |
| Chairman, South-East Council of Traditional Rulers | |
| In office 2015–2020 | |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Achebe |
| Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
Eze Eberechukwu N. Dick is a Nigerian traditional ruler and businessman who is the Eze Udo I of the Mgboko Ngwa Amaise Kingdom in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. He has served in several leadership positions within traditional institutions in Nigeria, including as Chairman of the Abia State Traditional Rulers Council and Chairman of the South-East Council of Traditional Rulers.[1][2]
Traditional leadership
Dick ascended the throne of the Mgboko Ngwa Amaise Kingdom in 1997 as the Eze Udo I.[3]
In 2013, he was elected Chairman of the Abia State Traditional Rulers Council, serving until the council was dissolved in 2019 by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.[4][5]
In 2015, Dick was elected Chairman of the South-East Council of Traditional Rulers, a position he held until 2020.[6]
Academic appointments
Dick served as Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna from 2014 to 2020.[7]
In 2021, he was appointed Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, where he has advocated increased funding for Nigerian universities and reforms in higher education.[8]
References
- ↑ "Nigeria: Abia Gets New Council of Traditional Rulers". AllAfrica. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2026 – via Daily Trust.
- ↑ "South East monarchs get new chairman". Vanguard. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "We demand justice and equitable treatment — HRM Eze (Dr.) Eberechi N. Dick". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 December 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Nigeria: Abia Gets New Council of Traditional Rulers". AllAfrica. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2026 – via Daily Trust.
- ↑ "Ikpeazu dissolves Abia Traditional Rulers Council". Daily Post. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "South East monarchs get new chairman". Vanguard. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Former South East traditional rulers council chairman calls for increased funding of varsities". The Sun. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Former South East traditional rulers council chairman calls for increased funding of varsities". The Sun. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2026.