Ahead of April 21, 2025, (Easter Monday) cultural festival for Anioma people, the Organisation For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC); the culture umbrella body of Anioma Nation has paid a courtesy visit to the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi (Prof) Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge to intimate him of the preparations for the renowned cultural festival as well as his role as a host Royal Father.
The OFAAC delegation, made up of eminent Traditional Rulers including the Obi of Ubulu-Uno and 2nd Vice Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Obi Henry Afamefune Kikachukwu, Obi of Ukala Okpuno, HRM Obi Clement Ejiofor, the Igwe of Abala, HRM Frederick Egbunkonye, the Desert Warrior and Isagba Oduah of Akwukwu-Igbo, Chief (Dr) Newton Jibunoh, the President of OFAAC, Arc. Kester Ifeadi, Directors and Coordinators of OFAAC hinted Obi Azinge of the significant role the former Asagba (Prof) Chike Edozien played for over two decades as OFAAC Patron.
Speaking as the focal person, Arc. Ifeadi went down history lane to bring the new Asagba up to speed with the vision, mission and concepts of OFAAC, including the Organisation’s achievements within the period under review.
In his response, Asagba Azinge agreed totally with the submissions of OFAAC President, that indeed, OFAAC had played a major role in taking Anioma Nation to the next positive level in culture and traditional reformation; and therefore, all hands should be on deck to sustain the progress already made.
His words, “OFAAC is so well structured and graded in a way that Traditional Rulers have role of superintendency to play in the affairs and workings of the Organisation. I agree with Arc. Ifeadi that OFAAC is not just about cultural renaissance but forging an identity for our people. I believe we are Anioma and we have our own unique identity.
“The goal of cultural renaissance through our clothing, dance, etc being promoted by OFAAC should be supported by all Anioma people and I am glad our presence had been registered in the Nigerian passport. And one thing I would vouch for anytime, is that our cultural heritage is exceptionally rich, compared to other ethnic groups. The message is strong and I promise you that under my watch, I will sensitize our people more, so that we will come out in our numbers for all OFAAC festivals and activities always, to show that we are part and parcel of this project by showing the level of our support, enthusiasm and passion for this collective mission” Asagba Azinge affirmed.
