15th Anioma festival: “embracing our culture, strengthen peace”- Gov. Okowa to Nigerians

Dellta State Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged  Nigerians to embrace the culture and customs of their communities to strengthen  the peace and unity of the country 

Speaking yesterday (02-04-18) at the Organisation For The Advancement Of Anioma Culture  (OFAAC) “15th Anioma Cultural Festival” with the theme” Building Bridges” in Asaba, Governor Okowa said  that embracing our culture would help to build bridges across various ethnic groups in the country and strengthen the peace.

From right; Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah; Commissioner for Lands, Hon. Chika Ossai and Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Emma Chinye, during a Grand Reception in Honour of Hon. Onyemaechi Mrakpo, by the Obi in Council and the People of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Delta State.

“I want to complement the organisers of this festival for keeping hope alive, organise our people to come together and create this cultural festival , we have to be proud of our cultural heritage, we must associate with ourselves,think together, encourage our youths to understanding our customs, culture, and we will build a stronger society”, he said, emphasising that when we are united we will remain peaceful and add value to the peace of the state.

“With the bridges we have build and the presence of the traditional rulers from across the state, the hand of fellowship will continue to strengthen the peace in the state', the governor said.

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He commended the organisers of the festival, for building  bridges across the various senatorial districts in the state assuring them of government's cooperation and support in their various activities,

Earlier, The President of OFAAC, Engr  Kester Ifeadi in an opening address, said that The cultural festival was an epochal event for all sons and daughters of Anioma  and served as a rallying point for cultural rebirth and unification of Anioma communititis in Delta State.

According to him, this theme of this year's festival -“Building Bridges” was chosen to highlight the need to bridges of unity for harmonious and peaceful coexistence among various ethnic groups in the country.

Meanwhile, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa also attended the 65th birthday of Chief Paul Enebeli at Asaba where he enjoined him to continue to  utilise his services for the benefit of his community and state.