By Ngozi Okoli
The people of Ohita in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State are set to celebrate their New Yam Festival on August 22, in a colourful display of culture, tradition and community unity.
The announcement was made on August 16 by Chinelo Nwaisagba of Ogbahu TV, who invited sons and daughters of Ohita, traditional rulers, community leaders, friends and well-wishers to the celebration. The event, scheduled to commence in the afternoon will be held at the palace of HRH Igwe Dr. Nelson Ifeanyichukwu Esimai.
A major highlight of the celebration will be the conferment of High Chieftaincy Titles on two distinguished sons of the community, Chief and Lolo Obi Chukwuemeka Benson (JP), Thunder of Israel, and Chief and Lolo Obi Anene Victor, Ikwukwu Ama Na Onya of Malaysia.
The honourees are being recognised for their exemplary leadership, commitment to community development and contributions to the welfare of their people and humanity. The festival will also feature the Iwa Ji ceremony of HRH Igwe Dr. Nelson Ifeanyichukwu Esimai, adding further cultural and traditional significance to the occasion.
Beyond celebrating the harvest season, the event is expected to provide an opportunity for the people of Ohita to express gratitude, preserve their cultural heritage and strengthen unity and communal bonds.
The organisers therefore called on families, community stakeholders, friends, well-wishers and all sons and daughters of Ohita to participate in the celebration and witness the conferment of the chieftaincy titles as the community honours its distinguished sons.
Ngozi Okoli is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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