A UK based Nigerian Chief Dr. Ejikeme Uzoalor, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony in the London Guildhall on Tuesday 13 December 2016.
Chief Uzoalor, M D General Surgeon is the Chairman Anaedo Social Club International London branch. He is the President Emeritus Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo United Kingdom. Uzoalor is also the Treasurer, Nigerians in Diaspora UK SOUTH, (NIDO UK SOUTH).
The honour bestowed on Chief Dr. Ejikeme Uzoalor, entitles him to a ‘freeman’ of the city of London.
Corporation of London, with Chief (Dr.) Ejikeme Uzoalor
The Freedom of the City is an honour a city or district bestows on members of the community or visiting celebrities or dignitaries. Famous recipients are Nelson Mandela, Diana, Princess of Wales, the actor Michael Caine, Harry Potter author J K Rowling, Homeland star Damien Lewis, actor Morgan Freeman and Bill Gates.
The ceremony dates back to 1237 and entitled a ‘freeman’ to earn a living in the City of London and not be subservient to a Lord or Baron. These days, most practical reasons for being a freeman such as the ability to drive your cattle across London Bridge have disappeared and the ceremony has become part of London’s tradition.
Chief Ejikeme Uzoalor is a successful medical professional and community leader resident in the United Kingdom with his family and a network of friends.
Chief Uzoalor said, “It is a privilege and honour to be a freeman of the City of London, I feel very proud.”
Some close friends and family members attended the brief and inspiring ceremony in the Chamberlain’s Court Room of Guildhall City of London.
