The President General (PG) of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra State chapter, Chief Obi Chukwuemekalum has called on all the Igbos to always maintain Igbo language, dressing, values and traditions in order to promote culture.
Chief Obi made the call during the inauguration of the new executive of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra East chapter at the council hall, Otuocha. He adviced the traditional rulers to sensitize Igbo women on the need to dress decently in their various communities.
The PG called on the new executive to regularly pay homage to traditional rulers in Anambra East during community festivals or cultural displays in a a bid to promote Igbo cultures and traditions.
The former President of ASATU, and the chairman of the occasion, Chief Alex Onukwe thanked the PG, Chief Obi for all his efforts to take Anambra State Ohaneze Ndigbo to a greater height , praying that God should fortify him with wisdom.
Onukwe called on the new executive to unite ttemselves to achieve a common goal as well making sure that Igbo values are their main priority.
The Chairman, Ohaneze Ndigbo Anambra East chapter, Dr. Marcel Molokwu said that his administration will continue to rob minds for the progress, security, and mobilization of the people at the grassroot to have people oriented Anambra East Ohaneze.
Molokwu said that their immediate priorities are; to mobilize and sensitize across eleven communities of the local government to become a powerful force in Ohaneze Anambra East for positive change in their respective communities.
“To organize seminnar programmes for our youths and sensitize them on the importance of hardwork, honest living, adverse effect of drug abuses and fraudulent practices such as ” yahoo business.”
An award of excellence was given to some persons for their effort and support to Ohaneze ndigbo Anambra East chapter.
Member representing Anambra East at Anambra State Assembly, Barr. Obi Nweke and Umueri President General, Amb. John Metchie who were among the awardees, thanked the chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra East chapter for the award given to them as examplary leaders and best president general of the year 2023.
They promised to help in developing Igbo values and traditions in the area.
