[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he serene town of Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State was agog on Saturday 1st September, 2018 as the people of Umuagwu Illah conferred the prestigious title of Uwolor of Umuagwu- Illah to an illustrious son,Chief Onuoraegbunem Joseph Ofuokwu. Uwolor is one of the most prestigious titles in Illah land .
In apparent reciprocity, the celebrant who was highly elated with the investiture of this great title as Uwolor of Umuagwu Illah, Responding in his emotion laden voice, Chief Onuoraegbunem Joseph Ofuokwu thanked his people for the honour and vowed to keep up good deeds that attracted the honour to him.He expressed gratitude to his wife and children , brothers ,sisters and friends for supporting him and he quickly pointed out that he had no choice than to accept it in good faith .
His versatility and social status stretches beyond his immediate environment, Illah. Little wonder the horde of friends and well-wishers who trooped into the conferment arena to grace the occasion is a testimony.
