Okeaku: Governor Nwifuru Urges Ezza Clan to Sustain Unity, Cultural Heritage

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called on the Ezza people to uphold the unity and political understanding that have long defined the clan. He made this appeal during the Ojiji/Okeaku Ezza Clan Festival held at Okpoku Ezza, Onueke, in Ezza South Local Government Area.

Commending the elders and stakeholders for fostering peace and cultural cohesion, the governor lauded the impressive turnout at the festival and urged the youth to preserve the legacy of unity through active participation in cultural practices. Governor Nwifuru reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fulfilling the People’s Charter of Needs manifesto and encouraged the people to shun divisive political struggles. He also advocated for continued support for female cultural groups,Unwúanyi-Ezza and Ada-Ezza, emphasizing their role in unifying the clan. In their remarks, the Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, Prof. Michael Ugota-Awoke, and the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ben Uruchi-Odo, highlighted the significance of the Ojiji festival and called on the Ministry of Information and State Orientation to promote Ebonyi's cultural identity using indigenous dialects. The event drew attendance from government officials, Ezza indigenes at home and abroad, and other dignitaries.