Edda Clan Celebrates Maiden Edition of Ike-Ji Festival with Glamour and Cultural Display
The Edda Clan of Ebonyi State celebrated the maiden edition of Ike-ji Edda (New Yam Festival), 2025, organized by all the autonomous communities in Edda LGA, with great fanfare.
The event, held at Nguzu Primary School, Nguzu Edda, was themed "Ike-Ji Edda: The New Dawn of a New Era."
The celebration was attended by prominent sons and daughters of Edda Clan, including top government functionaries, traditional rulers, youths, and women's groups.
The APC State Chairman, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, a great son of Edda, commended the peace and unity enjoyed in Edda, describing it as worthy of celebration.
Chief Emegha praised Governor Francis Nwifuru's developmental achievements, noting that the people of Edda are primed to support his second term in 2027.
He attributed their decision to the governor's demonstrated love for Edda Local Government, highlighting numerous unprecedented projects across various communities.
Chairman of the Occasion, Distinguished Senator Sonni Ogbuoji, said the event was a brain-child of progressive-minded Edda leaders aimed at strengthening peace, unity, and brotherly love among the people.
Chairman of Edda Local Government Council, Prince Chima Ekuma Nkama, expressed happiness over the event's success despite challenges.
He however lamented the recent killing of a native of the clan from Oso Edda, who was reportedly killed by warlords from a neighbouring community over boundary dispute.
He appealed to Governor Francis Nwifuru and security agencies to consider deploying more security personnel to the area to protect his people.
Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Moses Ije Odunwa, representing Governor Francis Nwifuru, commended the organizers and stakeholders, describing the event as unique and capable of deepening love, peace, and unity among the people.
The Speaker urged other local government areas to emulate Edda's initiative and promote programs that encourage unity, oneness, and communal bond among their people.
Other speakers, including the Coordinators of Edda West DC and Edda DC, President General of Ekoli Edda Band of Hope Union, Engr. Kalu Ama-Mba, Dr. Nnanna Onuoha, Hon. Emmanuel Ndukwe Ossu, Mrs. Ugo Nnachi, and others, commended the Council Chairman and the Governor for promoting the New Yam festival. They emphasized the significance of cultural celebrations in enriching the lives of the people.
The Ike-Ji festival is a significant cultural event that showcases the rich heritage of the Edda people. The celebration featured a display of cultural colors, music, and dance, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural traditions.
The event was a testament to the power of unity and cultural celebrations in promoting community development and social cohesion.
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