By Ikenna Nwokedi 

History was made on Friday, 2nd January, 2026 as Ogulogo Olo Community domiciled in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State honoured Dr. Rachael Okwudili Iliemena-Ifeanyi, ACA, a young entrepreneur, University Don and a professional accountant, with a chieftaincy title of 'UGOmmuta DI EBUBE' during the last ofala festival of the traditional ruler, HRH Igwe Edward Onuoha Okonkwo.

Dr. Iliemena-Ifeanyi, is the second female chief in Ogulogo Olo's history and the youngest individual to receive the title as her nomination reflects the community's appreciation for her embodiment of excellence, integrity, and service.

The traditional title to the scholar after her nomination by the Community, is in recognition of her sustained commitment to projecting the community in a positive light through exceptional academic achievements across all levels of education with her influence extending beyond personal excellence to purposeful mentorship by consistently guided Ogulogu youths in character formation, academic growth and responsible leadership.

Dr. Rachael's nomination reflects the community’s acknowledgement of her role as a worthy ambassador of Ogulogu Olo, whose life and work embodies its core values of excellence, integrity and service. This historic recognition distinguishes her not only as the second female chief in the history of Ogulogu Olo, but also as the youngest individual to attain the chieftaincy title thereby setting a precedence for young people, particularly women within and beyond the community.

One of the Cabinet Chief eulogized Dr. Rachael Iliemena-Ifeanyi as a scholar of repute and a pillar for her Community’s progress and advancement through her mentorship of the youths of the community, advocacy for women empowerment and drive for societal development.

Speaking after the conferment, Dr. Iliemena-Ifeanyi thanked Ogulogo Olo community for the show of love and recognition of her contributions towards academic and moral mentorship of youths, her community and the accounting profession while promising to do more in service to humanity.

The scholar admonished the people of Ogulogo Olo Community to continue to uphold the legacies of the late Igwe Okonkwo in order to preserve the cultural heritage of the community.