ARO KINGDOM THE LARGEST COMMUNITY IN IGBO LAND

ARO KINGDOM THE LARGEST COMMUNITY IN IGBO LAND
Rector Hugh Goldie Lay/Theological Institute

The Rector of Hugh Goldie Lay/Theological Training Institution, Arochukwu in affliction with Abia State University, Uturu, Dr, Miracle Ajah, has said that Aro Kingdom is the largest community in Igbo land. He made this statement when he received the delegation of Arochukwu students in Huge Goldie led by their president, Nnanna Inyama, who paid him a courtesy visit.
Dr. Ajah who was visibly happy praised the Aro students for their wisdom and kind gesture in remembering his administration. Dr. Miracle Ajah who was beautifully dressed in Omu-Aro wrapper and also decorated with a piece of george, maintained that these is no part of Nigeria that you will not find an Aro Community there, and therefore concluded that the Aros are the largest tribe in Igbo land.
Earlier Nnanna Inyama, the president Huge Goldie told the Rector that Arochukwu students have come to show their solidarity and support to his administration. The President, Nnanna Inyama also praised the Rector for his giant studies since his assumption of office as the Rector of the institution. He equally commended him for the peaceful relations between the school and Aro Community.
The President who led the other gorgeously dressed Aro students promised their continuous support and cooperation towards the School Management.
Responding, the Rector who could not hide his joy highlighted his fire-point agenda for Hugh Goldie which includes amongst others. infrastructural enhancement,academic formation and sense of ministry, community service/investment, welfare for staff and students.
Dr. Miracle Ajah who was full of thanks to the Almighty God, said that within his two years in office, his administration has renovated and refurbished the Administrative block, built and completed a modern and spacious class room block, empowerment in academic performances of students, introduction of Post-Graduate Diploma and Master Degree in Theology respectively, and the peaceful atmosphere within the environment among others.
The Rector told the Aro students of the recent acquisition of the Goldie Annex at the cost (Forty Million naira) N40M which is also a challenge to the school for its development and expansion. He therefore made a passionate appeal to the well- meaning Aros to come to the aid of the school. The Goldie Annese, he pointed out, will contribute immensely to the running of the school, bearing in mind that Hugh Goldie Arochukwu, as one of the oldest Theological Institution in Nigeria hosts all the tribes within the country as students.
He enjoined the Aro prominent sons, daughters and all public-spirited individuals to rise up to the challenge and ensure that the Goldie Annex is fully paid for property developed and equipped.
Arochukwu being an ancient and historical kingdom, Dr. Miracle Ajah made a clarion call to the Federal Government to upgrade the Abia State College of Education (Technical) Arochukwu to a Federal University of Technology, and to fix all Federal Roads leading to Arochukwu in order to give Aro Kingdom its due place in the scheme of things.
Finally, the Rector urged the Aros to maintain their peaceful disposition and hospitality. On the delegation were: Nnate Emmanuel O. (Principal Clerk) Dr. Mrs Rose Nkumeh, Mazi Nnanna Anicho, Onyeorisa Obi Daniel, Obinali Orie, Elder Agmnetochi Onoh, Chinyere Kanu, Okechukwu Nworoni, Terna Simeon Okoro, Monday Thomas, Kingsley Udoh, Okwara C. Chinemere, Daniel Ndubueze and Jerry I. Okoroafor.



………. RECTOR, STUDENTS, CONDOLE EZE IBOM ISII
The death of Ugoeze Charity Kanu, wife of HRH Eze Dr. Kanu Nwa Kanu the Eze Ibom Isii, has been described as a great loss not only to the Ibom Isii kindred, but to Aro Kingdom in general.
This was made known by Rev. Dr. Miracle Ajah the Rector of Hugh Goldie La/Theological Training Institution Arochukwu when he led a delegation of Arochukwu students on a condolence visit to the palace of HRH, Eze Ibom Isii. He sympathized with the Eze Ibom Isii and Ibom Isii kindred, urging them not to mourn as though they have no hope. He prayed God to give them the fortitude to bear this most painful and irreparable loss.
Responding, the HRH Eze Dr. Kanu Nwa Kanu in company at his traditional Prime Minister welcomed the Rector and members of his delegation and thanked them for their kind concern over the death of his dear wife. The Eze went down memory lane, saying that from the inception of the school, the kindred and the school have enjoyed a very cordial relationship. He expressed delight that the Aro students, who were neatly dressed in their white white cassocks were concerned about the death of his dear wife and thanked them for standing by him in this trying moment.
Eze Ibom Isii the 17th on Ibom Isii on the throne said that the Aros are very unique people, that the trinity (Nna-ato) is not only in the Bible but it is also being practiced in Aro kingdom. He explained further that, these are three kindreds in Aro kingdom namely, Okennachi Kindred, Ibom Isii Kindred and Eze Agwu Kindred. The three kindred Ezes work as one. He said that these three kindred formations were reorganized by the British Government as mentioned in Jones Report at 1956.
He thanked the delegation and enjoined the Rector to ensure that the interests of Aro students are protected.
Prayer for the repose of the soul of the departed was offered, after which the Rector signed the condolence register on behalf of Hugh Goldie while Nnanna Anicho signed on behalf of the Aro students.