Oganiru Umunri is a socio-political and cultural organization of Umunri people. Its national headquarters is at Nri town, with the Unity Hall, Nri as its meeting place. Oganiru Umunri was founded on April 14, 2020, the day her first meeting was equally held at Enugwu-Ukwu by five passionate gentlemen. They are: Engineer Sam Oraegbunam, Honorable Christian Ezenwaka, Prince Chikodili Aniefuna, Nze Cyril Okafor and Mr Okechukwu Bulana. Oganiru Umunri is duly registered in relevant government agencies and officially introduced to the authorities of most of the sub-entities of the Umunri Kingdom.
Part of Oganiru Umunri’s agenda is to provide a formidable platform for the socio-cultural and socio-political integration of all sub-entities and appendages of the ancient Umunri Clan to achieve progressive unity and collective celebration of the rich cultural heritage, history, brotherhood and the many divine endowments of Umunri people. Membership of Oganiru Umunri is open to all Umunri people and all persons with genealogical linkage to Umunri clan. Upon fulfillment of the requirements and presentation to the Board of Trustees, the applicant is deemed to be fit for membership in character and pedigree.
The Board of Trustees of Oganiru Umunri approved an annual programme: “Umunri Festival Fiesta” to be undertaken by the organization with the objectives to galvanize Umunri people for a clan wide impact, celebrate and tell the Umunri story, and to recognize Umunri indigenes and friends.
The maiden fiesta was held on June 19, 2021 at Enugwu-Ukwu Civic Center. The second edition was held on June 25, 2022 at Nri Town Hall. The third edition was held at Enugwu-Agidi. This year’s edition being the fourth will take place at Saint Michael’s and All Angels Church Hall Nawfia tomorrow. The theme of this year’s celebration is” Umunri: progenitors of Igbo history and culture
Highlights of the event will include lectures, debate, quiz competition and cultural displays and music entertainment.
The special guest of honour is the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim while the guest speaker is Barrister Alex Ndubisi . The event will be chaired by Pastor Onyeka Daniel , and co-chaired by Chief Joseph Nwakpadolu. Special guests of honour include former Governor of Anambra Mr Peter Obi and the Senator representing Anambra Central Sir Victor Umeh. The Chief Host will be Prince Anthony Ikebudu.
The patrons and matrons of the association include Justice Anulika Okeke, Dr Kelvin Obiegbunam; Dr Uche Nworah; Sir Sunny Okoye; and Sir Martin Ezendu. Commendations also go to the strong backbones of Oganiru Umunri from our four towns: Dr Kelvin Obiegbunam from Nri, Justice Anulika Okeke, from Enugwu Ukwu, Chief Sunwan from Enugwu Agidi, Honourable Austine Chinwuko from Nawfia, and Professor Willie Obiozor .
Oganiru Umunri continues to grow in leaps and bounds as Umunri people, lovers of the vision and mission of the organization continue to subscribe for membership which currently stands at over forty five . This is despite the very thorough and commitment-oriented fashion of subscription. These noble men and women have shown willingness to be stakeholders in the project of the historic unification of the ancient Umunri clan for an all-inclusive development and progress, keeping faith with the motto of Oganiru Umunri: “Heritage, Brotherhood and Clan Preservation.”
Come and celebrate our fourth anniversary!
Oganiru Umunri! Oganiru!
Oganiru Umunri! Idikonaotu na njikọ ụmụnne!
Dr MRS MARY ONUORAH
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