Dr. Stellarita Asogwa Receives Chieftaincy Title

Mary Nnah 

To mark the 1st Ofala/Iwaji festival and investiture of the cabinet of the Igbo community in Maitama, Dr. (Mrs.) Stellarita Asogwa (JP) has been conferred with the prestigious title of Kpakpando Oma Ndigbo by His Royal Majesty, Igwe David Kingston Okey-Dede (Eze Igbo 1 of Maitama, Igwe Obata Obie 1 of Abuja).

The traditional event attracted dignitaries and lovers of culture and tradition from all walks of life. 

In a statement made available by her manager, Mr Williams Omeji, she conveyed her gratitude to His Royal Highness and his cabinet for the honour bestowed on her and thanked everyone who graced the event. 

She expressed satisfaction for the new title promising to be a good ambassador of the Igbo culture and to remain a worthy source of inspiration to women and girls in the society. 

Chief StellaRita Awelle Nwachukwu Asogwa (JP) graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State and got her master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) in 2015 from the Business School Netherlands (BSN). She was awarded honorary postgraduate doctoral degrees (PhD (h.c)) from Janus University, California and Prowess University, Delaware,  USA.

Though Stellarita is an entrepreneur of diverse interests, she is the CEO of Marcoriano Chinese restaurant. The restaurant has achieved a milestone of 12 years in business overcoming challenges and has two branches in Abuja, Nigeria. 

She is a member of the She Trades in the Commonwealth as well as a World Peace Programme Ambassador. She acquired a certificate in Entrepreneurial Management from Pan African University.