The Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Obi Alfred Achebe has announced the
endorsement of Ofala Onitsha as a major Nigeria festival for tourism
purpose by the Nigerian Tourism Development Cooperation.
Obi Achebe announced this during the 2019 Ofala Festival of Onitsha,
Ado n’idu Kingdom.
Obi Achebe who is the Chairman Anambra State Traditional Rulers
Council, in his address during the Ofala Festival, noted that Ofala
Onitsha hence forth will be a tourist centre for the whole world.
He warned against, drug addiction, cultism and violence, noting that
the youth as the hope of the nation must be meaningfully engaged.
Obi Achebe further commended the state and federal governments for
their commitment towards the development of the state but stressed the
need for more improvement.
On his part, the Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly, Right
Honorable Uchenna Okafor while felicitating with the Onitsha Monarch,
advised traditional rulers across the South East states to contribute
positively towards preserving the Igbo culture.
Also speaking, the traditional ruler of Nibo, Eze Michael Ngene who
noted that Igwe Achebe has remained outstanding in his dealings with
Igbo culture, expressed the hope that the younger generation will be
able to keep the flag flying very high and prayed for longevity of Obi
Achebe for him to continue to restore the values of Ndi Igbo.
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