ENGR CHIBUZO ESIHE ATTENDS NEW YAM FESTIVAL AT AMAISE OVUNGWO, APPLAUDS NGWA CULTURAL HERITAGES As OVUNGWO PEOPLE DECLARE SUPPORT FOR HIM.
The APC Candidate for Abia State House of Assembly, Isiala Ngwa South State Constituency, Engr Patrick Chibuzo Esihe attended the New Yam Festival of His Royal Majesty, Eze Sampson Jinanwa, at Amaise Ovungwo Autonomous Community in Isiala Ngwa South, where he joined traditional rulers, community leaders, families and guests in celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Ngwa land.
One of the major highlights of the colourful festival was the chieftaincy installation of deserving sons and friends of Amaise Ovungwo, in recognition of their contributions and relationship with the community. Among those honoured were Oke Nze Prince Jinanwa, Nwa ka Ibeya 1 of Amaise Ovungwo, Chief Chisom Ukaegbu, Aha eji aga mba 1 of Amaise Ovungwo, alongside several other distinguished recipients.
The Abia State House of Assembly Member Prospect, Engr Chibuzo Esihe applauded the people of Amaise Ovungwo for preserving their cultural values and traditions, noting that the New Yam Festival remains an important platform for promoting unity, peace, cultural identity and communal bonding.
He equally thanked God for blessing the land with a fruitful harvest that produced the yam being celebrated. He encouraged the people, particularly the younger generation, to continue embracing agriculture and farming, stressing that agriculture remains an important part of the economic and cultural heritage of Isiala Ngwa South.
From the Eze’s Royal Palace, Engr Chibuzo Esihe and Chief Uzo Ihuka proceeded to the country home of Oke Nze Prince Jinanwa, where they were warmly received and hosted to a colourful gathering that attracted a joyous crowd of supporters, including members of the Ovungwo Youth Organisation, men and women of the community, and other well-wishers.
The warm reception created an atmosphere of excitement as the people expressed their solidarity and affection for Engr Chibuzo Esihe, describing him as an illustrious son of the soil. The people of Ovungwo subsequently declared their absolute support for Engr Chibuzo Esihe, reaffirming their commitment to his aspirations.
Engr Chibuzo Esihe congratulated His Royal Majesty, Eze Sampson Jinanwa, Oke Nze Prince Jinanwa, other newly installed chiefs and the entire people of Amaise Ovungwo on the successful celebration, while praying for continued peace, bumper harvests, progress and prosperity for the community.
The new yam festival attracted ndi Ugo Eze, ndi Eze in their large numbers and many dignified dignitaries across Isiala Ngwa South.
Signed :
Amb Michael Amamba
Director of Communications, Media and Publicity.
Engr Chibuzo Esihe Campaign Organisation.
