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Nigeria: Onitsha Ijele Festival – Sustain Cultural Heritage, Nwoye Urges Citizens

todayJanuary 3, 2024 2

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The Senator representing Anambra North in the Senate, Dr Tony Okechukwu Nwoye has urged the constituents to imbibe the cultural heritage to safeguard, promote and protect the diversity of the state.

Senator Nwoye gave the advice at the first official outing of Ijele masquerade in Iyiawu Onitsha, held on 31st December 2023.

The Senator was accompanied by His Lovely Wife, Mrs Ifeyinwa Nwoye, Hon Jude Umennaejiego and Hon Azuka Justice and they were hosted by Former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters during Mr Peter Obi’s administration, Chief Mrs Azuka Enemo.

Speaking at the Event, Senator Nwoye opined that what we are witnessing today is that Iyiawu Village is out to rescue, restore, preserve and protect our heritage not only because it is our past, or because it is unique or beautiful.

It is not a matter of buildings, stones or about intangible traditions; our cultural heritage is our identity, it represents our values, belongings, our strength, continuity and our pride. It is the treasure that we want our children to learn about and to keep for the following generations.

He added that Culture is peoples way of life, the way they do things, speak and eat etc, here in Onitsha and Anambra North, culture is such an interesting practice that every Onitsha Ado and Omanbala Sons and Daughters should not abandon to other foreign cultures and practice. “We should uphold our Culture for it defines us. It is our identity and Heritage”.

It is the connections between the past and future, a part of history to understand correctly and learn from. When we rescue and protect our heritage, it is the same as when we protect our children. Both carry parts of our souls and our ancestors’ spirits.