Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation Hosts Cultural Carnival to Revive Igbo Heritage
The Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation has joined forces with Ebonyi State stakeholders and government to launch a cultural carnival and art exhibition. The event, held at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities hall in Abakaliki, also marked the launch of the book “Echoes of a Regal Throne.” Governor Francis Nwifuru, represented by the Secretary to the State Government Prof. Grace Umezuruike, and Education Minister Dr. Sam Egwu, represented by Dr. John Otu, joined other dignitaries for the ceremony. They praised efforts to sustain Igbo language and customs. Speakers highlighted the urgent need to protect traditional rulers and strengthen laws for their security. Prof. Ike-Elechi Ogba emphasized Ebonyi’s rich pre-colonial history and urged Nigerians to value indigenous culture over harmful foreign influences. As part of the Ogbaekirigwe Legacy Project, the foundation awarded over ₦1.5 million to local artists. One Youth Global President Uchechukwu Agbo called on NGOs and government bodies to unite in preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage.
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