Igwe Daniel Obelle Of Nawfia Celebrates Ofala, Ịgụ Arọ Festival

The Igbo heritage took centre stage at the first Ofala and Ịgụ Arọ festival of the traditional ruler of Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area, Igwe Daniel Obelle.

Ofala and Igu-Aro in Igbo cultural calendar reflect both traditional and customary significance of the Igbo people which are used to appreciate God for years past and as well asses the community’s developmental strides while projecting a positive vision in years to come.

In his kolanut breaking rituals at the occasion, Igwe Obelle, commended Nawfia community for always supporting positive development initiatives, noting that with the right assemblage of resources, the town will develop more than notable towns in Anambra State.

He said that his first mission as the leader of the community is to ensure strong unity and progress of his people as well as to ensure that youths of the village, especially graduates, are properly empowered to help in the development of the community and Njikoka Local Government Area at large.

On his part, the President-General of Nawfia Progressive Union, Chief Daniel Okoye explained that Igwe Obelle serves as a right influence on the community and its indigenes, noting that individuals who received chieftaincy titles were those who distinguished themselves by facilitating developmental projects in the community.

He expressed the hope that the honour will encourage them to continue bringing about programmes and projects that will bring development to the community.

Anambra State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake, the Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Protocol to Anambra State Governor, Chief Chinedu Nwoye who are both from the community, the member representing Njikoka Constituency Two in the State House of Assembly, Mr Chidi Ibemeka, the Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Sir Chido Obidiegwu and friends of the town paid homage to the traditional ruler.

Other members of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, members of the Royal Cabinet of the town attended the festival which commenced with a Holy mass.

During the mass, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor congratulated the town for choosing peace over backwardness and prayed for the peace, love and unity as the traditional ruler continues in the right path of God for years to come.