The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, attended the Annual Igbere cultural festival, which celebrates Igbere Culture and serves as a means for the community to unite at the end of the year.
Kalu described the event as remarkable and an accurate representation of the igbere shared heritage. He participated in the festival by visiting autonomous communities in Igbere alongside other illustrious sons of the Igbere community.
The cultural delegation was welcomed by their host communities, which treated them to music, food and other artistic displays. Kalu appreciated the traditional rulers, the organising committee, Women, councillors, and security personnel who contributed to the success of the festival.
He shared his personal experience visiting the various autonomous communities in Igbere and his delight at being welcomed by the people.
” Our first stop was Agbo Autonomous Community, Igbere, where we were treated to captivating cultural expressions that set the tone for the rest of the festival”
“We subsequently proceeded to Eziama Autonomous Community, the second community on our itinerary, where the hospitality and cultural displays further reinforced the depth of our ancestral values.
“From Eziama, we moved on to Amaukwu Autonomous Community, followed by Amakpo Autonomous Community, Ibinanta Autonomous Community, Amankalu Autonomous Community, and finally Amaofufe Autonomous Community.
“In each of these communities, the reception was outstanding, and the performances reflected a strong commitment to preserving and promoting our cultural identity.
“I sincerely appreciate and commend all traditional leaders, community members, youths, women groups, performers, organisers, and security personnel whose collective efforts contributed to the success of this year’s festival.
“Your dedication continues to strengthen unity, promote peace, ensure safety, and foster sustainable development across our communities. “Together, we are preserving our heritage while building a stronger, safer, and more united Igbere,” Kalu said
