NdiAbia NdiOma Maamaa nu! Kele nu!!
Happy Sunday blessings to you all.
I want to take this moment to thank and appreciate every one of our members who attended and participated in the 10th Anniversary of IFAC under their various community and Town Union umbrellas. Your presence made NdiAbia proud and was a vital part of this historic celebration.
We were honoured by the presence of many distinguished Abia sons and daughters, especially our women, who turned out in numbers, as well as our supportive men. Our appreciation also goes to our revered guest traditional rulers who came all the way from Nigeria to grace the occasion:
• HRM Eze Ben O. Oriaku, Dike I of Umudike Ukwu Modern Kingdom, Oboro, Ikwuano LGA, Abia State
• HRM Eze Peter Onyekwere Anyaegbu, Dike Oha II of Umudike Ancient Kingdom, Oboro, Ikwuano LGA, Abia State
Other notable dignitaries in attendance included:
• Barr. Kachi Okezie, Legal Practitioner and International Management Consultant, Abuja, Nigeria
• His Excellency, Ambassador Chief Uzo Owunne – OmeNma of Ugwunagbo, Abia State, Special Adviser and Emissary of His Royal Highness
• Mazi. Ebere an Accountant, from Ngwa, and the NdiOhan Ngwa Development Association UK
• Chairman, Ohafia Development Union UK
• Chairman, Umuopara Development Association UK
• Chief Godwin Ogbonnaya, Ohamadike Na Uzoakoli, Uzoakoli Association UK
• Chairman, Abriba Development Union UK
• Chairman, Umusochi and Isuochi Association UK
• Chairman, Uturu Development Association UK
• Chairman, Arochukwu Development Association UK
Special recognition goes to our own Adabuzo NdiAbia, De Lioness, who served as the Grand Master of Ceremony.
The highlight of the event was the royal visit to the stands of all participating communities and associations, followed by cultural dance and traditional masquerade displays. This is the heartbeat of IFAC – showcasing the powerful, rich cultural heritage of Alaigbo to the world.
In attendance were respected dignitaries and friends of Ndigbo, including:
• The Worshipful Mayor of London Borough of Enfield (our host Borough)
• The Mayor of the London Borough of Croydon
• The Mayor of the London Borough of Hackney
• The Chairman of the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK
…and many more.
At the end of the vibrant cultural competition, Abia State stood tall! The Ohafia Association, with their renowned War Dance, clinched First Prize and were crowned Champions of the 10th Anniversary Celebration. A hearty congratulations to our Ohafia brothers and sisters for their dedication to preserving and promoting this age-old traditional institution of Alaigbo, in the diaspora, even faraway here in the kingdom of King Charles.
Chaiii! Abia Maamaa! AmaAla Maamaa nu!! Kele nu!!!
Ndewo Nne ooo.
– Mazi Godson Odo Azu
