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Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere flanked by Resue Mission
team performing the traditional "Iwa Ji and Iri ceremony as others watched
with excitement.
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The Government of Imo State has commended the people of Mbaise in Imo
State for preserving the cultural heritage of Ndi Igbo, while assuring them of
Government’s resolve to work with them to improve on their infrastructure and
general development.
The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere made this remark on Monday 15th August 2016 while addressing the people of Mbaise at the venue of their New Yam Festival in Aboh
Mbaise.
Prince Madumere who represented the Governor of Imo State began by
his address with a message of hope and love, peace and unity.
The number two citizen of Imo State who had his childhood and
part of his secondary education in Mbaise also said that Governor Okorocha's
high regards, saying that it is the reason he has always worked with Mbaise
people as their sons and daughters are appointed to lead and serve in strategic
positions.
Speaking further, he revealed Governor Okorocha has directed that
construction work will begin on some of the roads as soon as the rains are
over. He also asserted that academic activities will soon begin in
Mbaise-Ngor-Okpala Campus of Imo State University.
It will be recalled that Governor Okorocha had promised to build Campus
of Imo State University in Mbaise-Ngor-Okpala axis as proposed under the
administration of late Dr. Sam Mbakwe.
Prince Madumere speaking on Iri Ji Mbaise described the event as the
height of celebration of Igbo culture, which is universal in every Igbo
community. He said that yam remains the chief-crop of Igbo land and main-stay
of agriculture in the traditional Igbo society, saying it is worthy of being
celebrated.
He however attributed the Iri Ji festival as symbolic and significant to
the enterprise of Igbo man. He also asserted that development of agriculture
keys into Owelle Rochas Okorocha Government's idea of diversification of
economy.
He also used the opportunity to call for the support of the good people
of Mbaise, saying that Rescue Mission Government's strength does not lie on
force and might but on the love, cooperation and massive support it enjoys from
the people including the people of Mbaise.
The high point of the event is the "Iwa Ji and Iri Ji" (Yam
cutting and eating) ceremonies, which afforded the people of Mbaise and other
guests the opportunity to make donations for the execution of some Community
projects in Mbaise.
As the tradition demands, the highest ranking Traditional Ruler, HRH, Eze
Chidume Okoro as the custodian of the culture and tradition of the people was
the Royal Father of the Day and the Deputy Chairman, Imo Council of Ndi Eze,
Owerri zone with Chief Dr. Pat Eke as the Chairman of the occasion.
Prince Eze Madumere was accompanied by top government officials of ‘Rescue
Mission’ including illustrious sons and daughters of Mbaise Nation among whom are
Chief Hilary Eke, Imo State Chairman of All Progressives Congress; Chief Chidi
Ibe, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry; Hon. Iyke Njoku, Chief Economic
Adviser to the Governor of Imo State; Barr. Ngozi Njoku, Commissioner for Health
among others.
Others who spoke were Hon. Nnanna Igbokwe who is of Ahiazu Mbaise and
member representing Ahiazu-Mbaise Federal Constituency at the House of
Representatives, HRH, Eze Bernard Onyenguzo Enweremadum, the Traditional Ruler
of Ngwa-Ukwu from Abia State among others.
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