The 2023 Ofala Festival at Omor kingdom witnessed a vibrant celebration drawing together the Sons and Daughters of Omor Community, alongside well-wishers from various walks of life. Held at the palace of Igwe Oranu Chris Chidume, Eze Ana-Ukwu Igulube of Omor, the event showcased the community’s rich cultural history, heritage, and traditional attires, symbolizing their profound cultural significance.
During the Ofala festivities, Igwe Oranu Chris Chidume expressed gratitude for the gift of life and the prosperity of his people. He urged the state government to focus on improving the roads connecting Omor to prevent isolation from the rest of Ndi Anambra. Emphasizing the importance of education, the traditional ruler pledged to prioritize it, ensuring no Omor child roams the streets during school hours.
Highlighting the developmental strides witnessed in Omor under his leadership, the Igwe credited the community’s progress to the prevailing peace and harmony.
Mr. Don Onyenji, Anambra State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, lauded the massive turnout of Ndi Omor at the cultural celebration, interpreting it as a testament to the state’s enduring peace. He encouraged Ndi Anambra to revel in the festivities during the yuletide, attributing Governor Soludo as a blessing for the state.
The Ofala festival featured various cultural activities, including Ogbagidi Omor, Igwe Majestic Outing, conferment of traditional titles, native dance groups, and live band performances. Noteworthy attendees included traditional rulers from diverse communities, led by His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, CFR, the Obi of Onitsha Ancient kingdom, alongside dignitaries such as Former Chief Judge Anambra State, Hon. Justice Obidigwe, Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Nkem Udeze, among others.
—————————————————————————————————————————————
Your help to our media platform will support the delivery of the independent journalism and broadcast the world needs. Support us by making any contribution. Your donation and support allows us to be completely focus, deeply investigative and independent. It also affords us the opportunity to produce more programmes online which is a platform universally utilised.
Thank you.
Please click link to make – DONATION