Ofala Festival : Igwe Achebe. Celebrates 25 Years On Throne

The Ancient kingdom of Onitsha rolled out her drums to celebrate this years Ofala Festival marking the 25th year of Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe on the throne.
The celebration with the theme "Igbambo, Iganiru" which was held at Ezechima Square Awka Road, onitsha was sponsored by the first indigenous Telecommunication Company, Globacom Nigeria Limited.
In his welcome address, Igwe Achebe who the bemoaned the insecurity and hardship Nigerians are passing through called on the government to put measures in place to alleviate the pains of the poor masses caused by the macro economic measures being pursued.
The Divisional Head of Globacom South East 2 Mr Michael Ehumadu noted that the relationship between Globacom company and Onitsha is a long standing one as the company has been sponsoring Ofala Onitsha for the past fifteen years showcasing the cultural heritage of the people while thanking their Onitsha customers and promised to create more opportunities.
High points of the event was Egwuota dance by Igwe Achebe and Ndi ichies to the admiration of the people.