The Anioma Lesson
One important lesson that the Anioma people, who have historically resisted colonial rule in Nigeria, have taught us all is that, in the region, the Enuani people lack as much unity as the Ndokwa and Ika who are more united, vast, strengthened, and united in presenting a common front on communal issues.
The recent Anioma State proposal has also demonstrated what is called “unity of place” and “unity of time” in theatre arts. The Enuani people must now again combine as a socio-cultural unit to oversee their shared interests, having previously worked together as a united people to present the British fights for 31 years.
Despite the enormous amount of human capital in the region, there do not appear to be any Enuani “powerful” organizational voices, if any exist at all, as seen in Ndokwa and Ika.
For the purpose of forming Enuani socio-cultural organizations and arrangements, it is consequently necessary for the people of Enuani to meet together. To pluck fruits from the Nigerian entity is to have the loudest voice and exhibit the loudest actions.
To take coordinated action, the Enuani area’s leaders must brainstorm.
– Emeka Esogbue
