NKE NKE ENYI IZUOGU NA IHEME GBURU GBURU 1-12 DESCRIBES LATE PARENTS AS ROLE MODELS
Double Shillings Group CEO High Chief Dr Ikenna Chiedozie Aniche on Monday 29th of June 2026 said the enduring values of faith, compassion, discipline and selfless service instilled in him by his late parents remain the foundation of his people-centred approach to life.
Nke Nke Enyi Izuogu na iheme Gburu Gburu 1-12 spoke during a brief memorial thanksgiving service and prayers in honour of his parents, the late Mazi Ikechukwu Donatus Aniche (Ugwumba Aro Amuro) and Late Dame Chinyere Catherine Aniche (Ugodiya), held at his family chapel of mercy inside his peniel cottage palatial countryhome @ Ndiekwuru Imenze Arondizuogu Amuro Okigwe LGA, where he paid an emotional tribute to their enduring influence on his life, character and service to humanity.
Speaking before few family members, all staff members of his group and other of his subsidiaries clergy, and other worshippers, Nke Nke Enyi Izuogu gburu gburu 1-12 described himself first as not only the eldest son of his parents but the first Grandson and head of the enlarged Aniche ancestral Royal ancient Dynasty, recalling how his upbringing laid the foundation for the leadership principles that now define his daily routines in life.
“I stand here today, not as the Group CEO of Double Shillings Group, nor as the president of of Nke Nke Enyi Izuogu Foundation for the needy and the aged nor as the founder of Natalia Ezuma maternal and childcare specialist hospital but as your first Son. Through you both I learnt that a man’s greatest worth is not measured by riches, but by the number of lives he touches. Your open-door policy has helped me in redefining the word humility,” Nke Nke Enyi izuogu said.
He paid glowing tribute to his late mother, whom he described as an exceptional educator and true christian who devoted over five decades to teaching and mentoring young people, and to his father, whose generosity and compassion made their home a refuge for the needy.
According to the Charismatic dude and heavyweight in okigwe zone landscape, the values of humility, service, integrity and compassion imparted by his parents continue to guide his decisions in the way he sees everyone that crosses his part, particularly his commitment to improving the lives of ordinary people around him
Rev Fr Ignatuis Chidi Okpala in his Homily, urged parents to intentionally raise children with Godly values, discipline and strong moral character in the likes of Nke Nke Enyi Izuogu Gburu Gburu 1-12.
Drawing lessons from the biblical families of Eli, Hannah and Timothy, the priest warned that wealth and social status could never substitute for intentional parenting, stressing that lasting legacies are built through integrity, discipline and commitment to God.
Nke Nke Enyi Izuogu further stated that his virtuous mother and father opened their arms to whoever comes their way during their lifetime.
He lamented the erosion of moral values in society and challenged parents to prioritise the spiritual and character development of their children above the pursuit of material wealth.