Quick previous governor of Delta, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has described the maiden version of the Unity carnival in Otolokpo kingdom in Ika northeast native authorities areas of Delta state as a historic milestone for the state and first of its sort in Ika ethnic nationality.
Okowa mentioned the three-day carnival which the organisers mentioned derived the inspiration from the annual Calabar Carnival in Cross River state would set the stage for cultural renaissance in Ika Nation and past.
The previous governor appreciated the visionary management of Barr. David Igbodo, the President Basic, Otolokpo Improvement Union (ODU), a retired AIG
and his govt for introducing the carnival whilst he known as for collaborative efforts to maintain the success recorded.
“Let’s proceed to help the Otolokpo Improvement Union govt on this wonderful initiative. I urge His Royal Majesty, the Obi of Otolokpo, the chief of ODU, and neighborhood members to maintain this. I pledge my help for its continuity and I do know subsequent yr’s version will likely be higher than this.”
Okowa who was visibly delighted by the fascinating cultural performances on the occasion, counseled the organizers and the assorted cultural troupes for exemplifying the essence of previous Ika tradition and traditions.
Whereas expressing optimism about its sustainability, Senator Okowa mentioned that the Carnival would breathe new life into the wealthy traditions that outline the nationality and pledged his help to make the Carnival an annual occasion.
President Basic, ODU, Barr David Igbodo emphasised the necessity for a better relationship with the federal government to handle the neighborhood’s wants, saying that he was impressed with the best way and method Otolokpo patriots rallied spherical to personal the mission inside such a brief interval of its conception.
He urged the indigenes dwelling within the Diaspora to remain related with their roots and guarantee fixed relationships with the neighborhood, dispelling the notion of fleeing from supernatural threats.
Igbodo introduced that the Carnival has been institutionalised to change into an annual occasion that might restore peace and unity in the neighborhood and search higher help from all to make it a actuality.
Chatting with newsmen, the Obi of Otolokpo Kingdom, HRM Agbogidi Collins Alioma Ezenwali counseled the dedication of little kids of the neighborhood in guaranteeing the restoration of its dying tradition and custom.
Chairman of the Carnival, Mr Jude Osafiele counseled the President Basic, his crew, and your complete Otolokpo individuals for his or her monumental help whereas one of many organisers and Everlasting Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Greater Training, Dr, Anthony Nwaokolobia expressed satisfaction with the result of the fiesta.
The occasion which started with medical outreach resulted in a profound method with soccer match to the delight of each member of the neighborhood.