Delta State governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged sons and daughters of Anioma to uphold their cultural heritage and create a unique identity for themselves.
Oborevwori gave the advice in Asaba when the Organisation for the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC) celebrated its 2025 cultural day with various activities to showcase the culture of the people of Anioma nation.
The activities included cultural dances, traditional wrestling, a flute competition, and an exhibition of cultural artefacts.
Speaking on the occasion, he noted that OFAAC had remained dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Anioma culture since it was founded over two decades ago.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, commended the leadership of OFAAC for sustaining the annual cultural festival and urged traditional rulers to continually preach peace within their kingdoms.
In his welcome address, the president of OFAAC, Arc. Kester Ifeadi revealed plans to establish an Anioma Heritage Home, a museum to house cultural artefacts and preserve Anioma history for future generations.
Ifeadi stated that the annual cultural fiesta, which began in 2003, was focused on preserving, promoting, advancing, and developing the cultural identity of the Anioma people.
He highlighted OFAAC’s microcredit scheme, designed to provide soft loans, especially to farmers, and its annual lecture series aimed at uniting the Anioma people and fostering cultural consciousness.
The Obi of Owa Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, was conferred with the title of Grand Patron of OFAAC, while the immediate past governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, was named Patron for their contributions to the advancement of Anioma culture.
The highlight of the celebration was the presentation of awards to winners of various competitions by the deputy governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, alongside other dignitaries.
The event was attended by a retinue of traditional rulers from Delta north, including the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof Epiphany Azinge and various cultural groups from across the Anioma nation.
