Chief Okey Izuegbu - Gwa Nwanne Gi Eziokwu -

Chief Okey Izuegbu, Gwa Nwanne Gi Eziokwu, Igbo philosophy, truth-telling, leadership accountability, African ethics.

Moreover, he challenges the younger generation of Ndigbo to reject the “get-rich-quick” syndrome (often linked to ritual crimes or fraud, known as Yahoo ). Telling a brother the truth means confronting a peer who chooses cybercrime over legitimate work, reminding him that “Eziokwu bu ego” (Truth is wealth) — sustainable prosperity comes from integrity, not illusion. Chief Okey Izuegbu - Gwa Nwanne Gi Eziokwu

Chief Okey Izuegbu is a respected Nigerian lawyer, author, traditional titleholder, and public intellectual. A product of the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), he has built a career spanning law, business, and community leadership. He holds the chieftaincy title of Ochiriozua of Umuaka Njikoka, a testament to his service to his community. Unlike many elites who retreat into comfortable silence, Izuegbu has consistently used his legal expertise and oratory to challenge what he perceives as the systemic decay in Igbo leadership, culture, and family structures. His works, including the book Gwa Nwanne Gi Eziokwu , serve as both a memoir and a manifesto for ethical revival. Chief Okey Izuegbu, Gwa Nwanne Gi Eziokwu, Igbo