By Kelechi Achukwu-Jide
The Mayor of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Hon. Chukwuemelie Ezennia Ibekwe, has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, on the occasion of his 24th Ofala Festival.
Ibekwe described the festival as an expression of Onitsha’s cultural identity and heritage, bringing together traditional institutions, age grades and indigenes of the kingdom at home and abroad.
He reaffirmed his commitment to preserving Onitsha’s cultural heritage while working towards a safer, cleaner and more economically vibrant Onitsha North.
The mayor expressed hope that the festival would promote unity and strengthen peace, prosperity and development across the kingdom.
He wished the Obi and the people of Onitsha a memorable celebration, declaring, “Ife eji abu Onicha erika!”
Kelechi Achukwu-Jide is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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