The Traditional ruler of Nimo community in Njikoka Local Government Area, Igwe Maxi Ike-Oliobi says the town has slated Sunday, 27th August, being Oye Market day, for the annual Iwa Ji Festival known in the community as “Alo Mmụọ” Festival.
Correspondent Chibuzor Obidike reports that Igwe Ike-Oliobi announced this through the Traditional Prime Minister of the community, Retired Justice Godwin Ononiba, who was accompanied by members of Igwe in council and Ndi Nze na Ọzọ.
Outlining events scheduled for the 2021 new yam festival, Igwe Ike-Oliobi said that the preparation for the annual event will start on Uka Nkwo, first August 2021 with “Ibe N’ Akwu Ozo” while Oye Market day, 27th August 2021 will witness the “iputa N’ Akwu Ozo” and “Izu oye”, which will herald the new yam festival proper.
The Nimo Monarch said that 29th August, Ụka Nkwo, will summarize the ceremony with the hosting of visitors, friends, well-wishers, tourists, in-laws, as well as “Ndị Nwadiana” by individuals families at recreational centers, Market square and across the community.
The Traditional ruler reminded all of the need to observed COVID-19 protocols and maintain law and order throughout the celebration, which will help to promote and appreciate farmers, as well as indigenes for their various contributions to the town.
Igwe Ike-Oliobi added that the festival will feature display of different cultural dances, attires, masquerades and yam competition that will portray and project the cultural heritage, peace and love that exists among Ndigbo and Nimo Community in particular.
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