Ohaneneze Ndigbo Anambra East Chapter honor's Chief Patrick Ezinteje

 Yesterday during the inauguration of the Anambra East Chapter of Ohaneneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Aniekokwu Patrick Ezinteje was honoured with award of excellent community leadership. He was decorated with honor by it national vice president amidst pump and pegantry. 



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