IGWE Ralph Obumneme Ekpeh, the Eze Enugwu-Ukwu na Igwe Umunri and Okpalanakana Ukabia Nri 1V, has predicted that 2018 would be brighter year for his community.

Igwe Ononamkpume Agu made the pronouncement at Obu Umunri, Enugwu-Ukwu during his seventh Igu Aro as Monarch of Enugwu-Ukwu.

The Igu Aro, which was celebrated on January 6, was the 60th Igu Aro of Enugwu-Ukwu Community.

In his message, the Igwe recalled that Enugwu-Ukwu recorded a lot of deaths of its prominent indigenes in 2016 but 2017 was better.

He said that 2018 Lunar Calendar had shown progress, fertility and abundance of farm produce for the people.

The festival featured conferment of chieftaincy title to Nkem Okeke, deputy governor of Anambra State, who was honoured as chief Ezuo 11 Enugwu-Ukwu n’ Umunri.

The title `Ezuo’ was chosen after R. N. Okeke Ezuo 1 Enugwu-Ukwu n’ Umunri, his late father.

Other prominent personalities honoured with chieftaincy title are Ozonkpu Sylvester Onwudinjo (chief Akajiaku 11), P. J. C. Nwokafor (chief Enyi), Oba Theodore Onyi Omalu (chief Uwachinaka).

Others are Ozonkpu Osita Ekpe (chief Alupuoaku), Ben Ndii Obi.

The 2018 Igu Aro was graced by prominent politicians like Chief Victor Umeh  (Ekwueme, Enugwu-Ukwu n’ Umunri), Deputy of Governors of Enugu and Ebonyi, National Chairman of APGA, Ozonkpu Victor Ike-Oye, Former National Secretary of APGA, Alhaji Shinkafi and Monarchs from various Communities in Anambra.

Side attractions that featured during the festival are the different Cultural Dance Groups, Masquerades of different capacities and MTN Riffle Draw.

– Jan. 9, 2018 @ 17:26 GMT /