Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area has celebrated her 67TH Igu-Aro festival, which also marked the 14th Igu-Aro of the Traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Ralph Ekpeh.i.
In his address after performing the kolanut rituals, Igwe Expeh, prayed for continued peace and development in the community and warned against youth involvement in cultism and land racketeering, which he recalled led to the death of some youths, and nearly plunged two brother communities into war.
Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr Don Onyenji, who identified with the community on the event, said Enugwu-Ukwu has been consistent in promoting Igbo culture, thereby bringing their people together to the admiration of other communities.
Speaking after he was appointed the “Information Minister, Enugwu-Ukwu Traditional Authority” and “Chairman of Umunri Colloquium Commission”, the former Managing Director of ABS, Chief Uche Nworah, said as “a community man”, he will use his new position to further push positive narratives the community is known for.
Others who received chieftaincy titles at the event, including Chiefs Chukwukadibia Okoye and Ndubisi Isiadinso pledged continued efforts in community and human capital development.
Different masquerades and cultural dances entertained the audience at the event that had in attendance traditional rulers within and outside the state, Chairman of Njikoka Local Government Area, Barrister Chinedu Ononiba, member representing Njikoka One Constituency at the Anambra State of Assembly, Honourable Chidi Ibemeka, among others.
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