Omu Anioma, a Testimony of Anioma Cultural Growth, OFAAC President, Kester Ifeadi Salutes Omu Martha Dunkwu on Her Birthday
– Emeka Esogbue
“You are a traditional proof that the beauty of Anioma culture has not only grown but now preserved, promoted, and accepted by the world at large,” was the goodwill message of Arch Kester Ifeadi to the Omu of Okpanam/Anioma, HRM Obi Dr Martha Dunkwu on her birthday.
It is the birthday of the Nneoha and illustrious sons and daughters of the Anioma Nation are sending messages of love to the Omu who has remained at the forefront of the promotion of the culture and tradition of the Anioma people of Delta State with persistent commitments and the unflagging efforts that have not gone unnoticed.
Arch Kester Ifeadi, the President of the Organization For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC), the culture umbrella of the Anioma people, the best-known and annual organizers of the largest cultural fiesta in the whole of Delta State, joined the league of top Anioma indigenes to celebrate the Queen Mother Martha Dunkwu, on her birthday.
In a letter sent to HRM Obi Dr. Martha Dunkwu, a copy obtained by PEN MASTER, the OFAAC Boss praised the Omu for her tireless virtues, enabling her to diligently pursue the cultural good of the Anioma Nation as a whole to a determined end.
“You are a testimony of Anioma cultural good and a living example to the younger generation who not only appreciate our culture but now join in promoting our values to the world,” Arch Ifeadi, the man who himself has continually supervised the promotion of the people’s culture, stated in the letter.
He recalled that the Omu Anioma has always been a part of the OFAAC team, working tirelessly to promote the people’s culture acceptably to the world.
“A people with culture are empty” but we thank God that the cultural dictates of our people occupy a place of pride in the global cultural space and we have the Omu of Okpanam/Anioma to thank.”
“May the Lord bless you with a long life and empower you with all that you need to continue to serve our people. I congratulate you.”
Major General Raymond Nkemakonam Ochei and Bridge Radio Chairman, Dr. Henry Nzekwu are two other Anioma personalities, among others who also sent congratulatory messages to the Omu public.
