As Igwe Douglas Okwara fetes Uzodimma, Orlu nation
The Igbo new yam competition is an annual event of providing and celebrating immense due to the gods of the land (or God) for making the farm yields doable in addition to providing for even a greater harvest within the subsequent planting season.
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, your complete Orlu zone and Imo by extension was on shutdown as the traditional kingdom, Umuna in Orlu native authorities, led by a charismatic chief and firstclass conventional ruler, Igwe of Umuna , His Royal Majesty, Eze Douglas Okwara (Okwarachukwu IV, Obi of Ebeassa) celebrated yet one more new yam competition on the standard historic stool of his forefathers for 22 uninterrupted years.
The occasion was merely a show of glamour and celebration of Igbo wealthy cultural heritage. The peaceable atmosphere that surrounded his royal palace, the innocent presence of safety personnel who mounted surveillance on the junction and the enjoyment on the faces of Umuna individuals served as a pointer that Igwe of Umuna – Dr. Douglas Okwara is a pure ruler, liked and largely revered not simply by Orlu nation residence and overseas, but in addition by ndi Imo.
Ezek Douglas is an epitome of an ordained king from the womb as he at all times radiates with a rare brilliance, swag of royalty; embodying management virtues that encourage his topics, Umuna historic kingdom, and your complete technology. His conventional stool and reign, little question, is a large testomony to the celebration of royalty, historic knowledge, data, entrepreneurship, group growth, management of inclusiveness, and that of humanity.
The colorful ceremony which was held at his Ishiobi palace, was accompanied with pomp and pageantry because it confirmed off a variety of social actions: cultural dance, royal parade, acrobatic and masquerade shows whereas Bongo stay band was on floor to entertain the visitors.
Having returned safely from his world tour in the UK, Paris in France, Munich in Germany, Belgium, Austria, and different locations, the place he had city corridor conferences with little children of Umuna and Orlu zone preparatory to the now celebrated Iriji Ohuru Umuna; with a present of gratitude to the gods of the land and his ancestors for one more fruitful harvest; an clearly elated Igwe of Umuna, whereas addressing members of his historic kingdom and quite a few visitors current earlier than performing the brand new yam reducing rites with conventional libation, thanked members of his historic kingdom, households and farmers who tilled the soil to have a bountiful harvest that villages and communities in Orlu are celebrating with.
He recommended members of his royal cupboard, village heads, titled chiefs, ndi Nze -na Ozo, president- generals of the varied villages in Umuna, farmers, the artisans, merchants, together with market women and men for turning out in massive quantity to attend the 2024 Iriji Ohuru Umuna.
In his comment, Eze Okwara stated the Igbo new yam competition is a cherished tradition of ndi Igbo, stating that our relationship with the spirits, that are our forefathers shouldn’t be discarded due to modernism.
He, nonetheless, urged the youths to desist from social vices corresponding to medication, which he famous are dangerous to them. Eze Okwara Douglas additional acknowledged that the youths ought to always defend, undertaking, and promote the origin of the Igbo man.
Performing the same old ritual of reducing the brand new yam, he expressed gratitude to God for making a bountiful harvest after the planting season. He additionally prayed God to assist the Igbos to maintain their wealthy cultural heritage and values.
The particular visitor of honour and Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, who was represented by Imo Commissioner for Tradition and Tourism, Barr. Jerry Egemba, delivered a heartwarming goodwill message of encouragement, solidarity and help to the monarch, the residents of Umuna and all foreigners who’re residing or gainfully employed within the space, admonishing them to stay in peace and concord.
Uzodimma thanked Igwe Douglas Okwara for in accordance him and the nice individuals of Imo State heat reception at his royal palace throughout the brand new yam competition. He affirmed his long-lasting relationship with the standard ruler, which has run over 20 years even earlier than his emergence because the governor.
He additionally seized the chance to admonish Orlu and Imo youths to be legislation abiding; sustaining that peace is priceless and the one approach to result in accelerated socio-economic growth whereas engendering prosperity and political stability within the state.
From one speaker to a different, group leaders, in addition to invited visitors, took turns to eulogise the Eze Okwara for exhibiting exemplary management, charming and endearing character, and likewise elevating the standard stool of his forefathers to an enviable stage.The excessive level of the occasion was the conferment of chieftaincy titles on effectively deserving illustrious sons of Umuna which have contributed immensely in the direction of group growth.
They embody Chief Okechukwu Agunenye (Ikeoha 1 of Umuna), Chief Azuka Okafor (Obata Ihe Adi 1 of Umuna), and Chief Joachim Olumba (Ezi Enyi nonamba 1 of Umuna).
The epoch making occasion attracted dignitaries from and throughout Imo State; vacationers, guests, together with Orlu billionaire businessmen from overseas. Among the many conventional rulers and different dignitaries in attendance embody:His Royal Majesty, Dr. Leslie Eke, Eze Gbakagbaka) conventional ruler of Woji – Evo Kingdom, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, His Royal Highness, Eze MC Nwokoma, Okaa-Omee 4th of Umuokanne Historical Kingdom, Ohaji/Egbema Council, Imo State,His Royal Majesty, Eze Edy Akano, OFR (Ezerioha iv of Isu Historical Kingdom), His Royal Highness, Eze Godwin Ejiogu(Kara of Umunakara, Nwangele Council, Imo State),HRM, Eze G.A.E.O Agbajim(Ezeahurukwe of Amike),HRM, Eze Prof. Dele Odigbo(EzeIgwe of Nkwesi Historical Kingdom Oguta), andHRH, Eze Oliver Njoku(Abazuma II of Abazu Ikeduru Council).
Others are Chief Celestine Opurum (Ekwueme of Dim-na-Nume Isu-Nwangele,Governor United Isu Progressive), Chief Cosmos Maduba (Odoebube Isu), Imo Commissioner for Agriculture, Chief Marcel Odunze, Chairman of Max Aluminium Ltd, Prince Chris Akano of Isu, Nze Tex Ukonu, Barr. IK Ihezuo (Ikemba Umuna), Home of Meeting member representing Orlu State Constituency, Chief Anthony Ahaneku, and Amb. Charles Mbachu, amongst others.
