Written By: Ugonna Ebere
Ndi Igbo have been encouraged to put in more effort in agriculture for
food sufficiency in this part of the country in post COVID-19 pandemic
era.
The Member Representing Njikoka Two Constituency at the Anambra State
House of Assembly, Honourable Pete Ibida gave the encouragement during
this year’s Iwaji festival of Nimo community, Njikoka council area.
He called on Igbo youths especially Ndi Anambra youths to embrace
agriculture, as according to him, farming is no more the profession of
the aged or illiterate persons as regarded before now.
Honourable Ibida while noting that Iwaji festival is one of the major
festival observed by Igbo people each year to appreciate God for
bountiful harvest in each farming season, pointed out that such an event
also strengthens bond of unity among members of the community.
He commended Governor Willie Obiano for the numerous support
his administration has accorded farmers in the state since inception,
and expressed hope that such gesture would continue in the state.
Speaking during the ceremonial cutting of the new yam, the Traditional
Ruler of Nimo community, Igwe Maxi Ike Oliobi thanked God for blessing
the community this farming season and prayed for longevity in the
community, and more bountiful harvests ahead.
He reminded his subjects of the need to love one another and avoid any
act that could truncate peace that exists in the community, and
assured them of more peaceful reign.
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