Umahi Calls for Preservation of Cultural Norms

–As Okposi Celebrates New Yam Festival By Amuche Agbo, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi has called on the people to imbibe on the preservation of their cultural values and norms so as to build healthier society. Umahi made the call during the 2021 Iriji Okposi cultural festival held at Amechi Primary School in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the State. Governor Umahi who was represented at the event by his Deputy, Barr. Kelechi Igwe said that culture as the totality of people’s way of life need to be completely maintained both in Ebonyi State and other Igbo speaking States. He charged all and sundry in Igbo land to always maintain their cultural heritage where necessary, even as, he observed that foreign religious activities had taken over traditional way of life, but pointed out that tradition needs […]