The rich cultural heritage of Ndi Igbo came to the fore
as Obosi community celebrates its New Yam Festival in a low key.

Staff reporter Emengini Osadebe covered the event which took place at
the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Obosi, Igwe Chidubem Iweka and
reports that it was a double barrelled event as it featured the
installation of the former State Chairman Pilgrim Board, Chief
Boniface Ugonabu as Okenwa Obosi for his contributions, long stay and
love for Obosi community.

Addressing the gathering, Igwe Iweka expressed gratitude to God for a
bountiful harvest of farm crops saying that this year’s celebration
which would have been held at Aforadike field is being celebrated in
low profile due to COVID 19 and urged the people of his community to
ensure strict observance of COVID 19 protocol, reminding them that the
Virus is real and it kills irrespective of age and social status.

The Royal father who decried the spate of insecurity in the country
called for peaceful coexistence in various villages of Obosi, Anambra
State and the country at large.

In his acceptance speech after the installation as Okenwa Obosi, Chief
Ugonabo appreciated Igwe Obosi and the entire community for finding
him worthy to be among the Igwe’s cabinet and promised to live up to
expectations.

Speaking to the ABS in an interview, the Commissioner representing
Anambra State at the Federal Character Commission, Honorable Reverend
Uche Ibeabuchi congratulated Obosi community for the celebration and
called on Ndi Anambra to always adhere to the COVID 19 protocols as
well as seek for peace at all times.

Baring his mind on the State of the nation, Honorable Reverend
Ibeabuchi called for equitable distribution of democracy dividends to
avert breach of peace.

On their parts, a member of the Igwe’s cabinet Chief Emeka Esimone and
a member of Otu Odu Obosi, Dr Vivian Onwuekwe said they were excited
for celebrating this year’s new yam festival called Ikpo Onunu saying
that the event is regarded as a period of enthroning peace in the
community as it provides them the opportunity of reconciliation and
forgiveness.

The President General of the community, Chief Steven Okolo and his
Obosi Urban Counterpart, Chief Paul Chinedu, called on the entire
community to live at peace with one another, respect and support their
Traditional Ruler, Igwe Iweka while urging the youths to engage in
meaningful ventures to promote the image of the community.

The event featured cutting and distribution of the new yam by the
Igwe, installation, egwu ota dance by Ndi Ichies among others.

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