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Chief Johnson Nwosu Officially Crowned Oche Ndi Igbo IV in Plateau

Chief Johnson Nwosu has been officially crowned Oche Ndi Igbo IV of Jos, following his election as the new leader of the Igbo Community Plateau State.
The coronation and presentation of the staff of office took place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Jossy Royal Hotel, Jos, amid celebrations by members of the Igbo community and well-wishers.
Chief Johnson Nwosu has been officially crowned Oche Ndi Igbo IV of Jos
The ceremony attracted representatives of the six Igbo-speaking states, as well as representatives of the Council of Chiefs representing Igbo communities across Plateau State.
Nwosu’s emergence followed a peaceful election held on Saturday, October 31, where he secured 210 votes to defeat other contestants.

Described as the youngest Igwe Plateau State has ever had, his coronation is being celebrated as a new beginning for the Igbo community in the state.

The new traditional leader has pledged to unite the Igbo community, promote peaceful coexistence with their host communities and contribute to the development of Plateau State.

Chief Johnson Nwosu has been officially crowned Oche Ndi Igbo IV of Jos

Earlier after the election in his acceptance speech, Nwosu thanked members of the Igbo community for their overwhelming support and pledged to unite the various factions while promoting peace, harmony and cooperation.

He called on members to put their differences aside, stressing that no society could achieve meaningful development in an atmosphere of division and rancour.

Nwosu also reaffirmed the community’s commitment to contributing to Plateau State’s economic and commercial development, while expressing readiness to partner with Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration.

Chief Johnson Nwosu has been officially crowned Oche Ndi Igbo IV of Jos

Similarly, the President-General of the Igbo Community Association in Plateau State, Chief Chidi Onah, congratulated Nwosu, describing his election as a demonstration of unity among Igbo-speaking people.

Onah called on members to rally behind the new traditional leader, noting that the community must speak with one voice and work together to advance its collective interests.

The ceremony attracted representatives of the six Igbo-speaking states, as well as representatives of the Council of Chiefs representing Igbo communities across Plateau State.

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Other special guest present were the Chief of Bayelsa and Senior Special Adviser to the Plateau State Governor on South-South Affairs, Hon. High Chief Seigha Smooth Ebide, and Hon. Ikenna Mbanefo, former Special Adviser on Igbo Affairs to the immediate past Governor of Plateau State.

A NEW BEGINNING FOR NDIGBO IN PLATEAU STATE!

Congratulations to the new Oche Ndi Igbo IV!

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