By Nkiru Anakor
The Management and Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) have extended their goodwill to the traditional institutions in Omor and Adazi-Ani, Anambra State, as a university delegation joined the communities to celebrate the Iwa Ji Festival and a coronation ceremony on August 22.
The delegation, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration and Environmental Sustainability, Prof. Anselm Nweke, first visited Omor to felicitate with His Royal Highness, Igwe Chris Oranu Chidume, Eze Igbulube, who is also a member of the university’s Governing Council, during his annual Iwa Ji Festival.
The celebration attracted members of the university community, family members, friends and well-wishers who gathered to honour the traditional ruler and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Omor people. The delegation later proceeded to Adazi-Ani, where it congratulated His Royal Highness, Igwe Benson Chinedu Madubuko, Eze Chinechendo, on his coronation as the Traditional Ruler of Adazi-Ani.
Igwe Madubuko, described as a friend of the university, warmly received the delegation, which conveyed the congratulations and goodwill of the university management, Governing Council, staff and students on his emergence as the custodian of the traditions, values and aspirations of his people.
Speaking on behalf of the university, Prof. Nweke prayed for continued peace, unity, prosperity and development in both communities. He also prayed for wisdom, good health and strength for the traditional rulers to lead their people with justice, understanding and dedication.
In Omor, the delegation expressed hope that the new yam season would bring greater abundance and prosperity to the people. It also prayed that the reign of Eze Chinechendo in Adazi-Ani would be marked by love, harmony and purposeful development.
The university delegation further reaffirmed its goodwill towards both traditional institutions and communities, wishing the people of Omor and Adazi-Ani continued peace, progress and prosperity. The team congratulated Igwe Chris Oranu Chidume and Igwe Benson Chinedu Madubuko on their respective celebrations and milestones.
Nkiru Anakor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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