Thursday, March 28, 2024

Buhari celebrates Obi of Onitsha on 20th coronation anniversary, lauds monarch for promoting cultural values

President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly felicitated with the Obi of Onitsha, Agbogidi, His Majesty, Nnaemeka Achebe, on the occasion of his 20th coronation anniversary, rejoicing with the royal father, his family and domain.

The President joined the government and people of Anambra State in celebrating with the Obi, whose ascendance to the throne saw a deeper understanding of identities, acceptance of traditional values, and mainstreaming of prayers for the wellbeing of the community, indigenes and nation.

President Buhari extolled the monarch for his dedication to the promotion of cultural values that recognize the dynamics of a changing world, largely driven by new technology, and his encouragement of citizens to explore opportunities in education, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship, and networking across states and the globe.

“On the auspicious occasion of the annual Ofala festival, which is preceded by supplications and prayers, the President believes the faith, work, and diligence of all participants in the ceremony will bring benefits to the nation, affirming that the gathering already has a strong national appeal.

“The President prays that Almighty God will grant grace for a successful outing at the coronation anniversary and Ofala festival,” according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

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