Yakubu Busari
The President General of Igbo , Plateau State Chapter Chief Hillary Chidi Onah has called for unity of oneness , while celebrating the 25th new yam festival and Birthday anniversary in North, Central ,by admonishes Nigerian citizens to imbibe the spirit of tolerance and forgiveness.
The Chief /Lolo Hillary Chidi Onah Nwirinwiri N’iKwo, 25 New Yam festival (iriji) ,Birthday celebration at Green Belt Garden Termunus Iri Ji (new yam) Festival, on Sunday , declared: “Igbo culture is an embodiment of hard work resilience who we are, as well as a celebration of business.”
He disclosed that Igbo culture is not just about dance display, but a totality of who Ndigbo are, how they dress and talk, in terms of their core values.
Onah stressed that celebrating the Iri Ji festival in unison will show the world that the Igbo have a wonderful culture, pointing out that it was the first time every Igbo across the 17 local councils in the state came together to celebrate.
He assured that the festival would be mainstreamed to be celebrated in the coming years, expressing optimism that it would be better next year, observing rich backgrounds of unity and positive contribution in nation.
Onah emphasized unifying all the Igbo residents in Plateau State and promoting healthy growth, the 7 Igbo states are here to celebrate the new yam festival of 2026.
“The President General expressed optimism that, as a deep traditionalist who WORSHIP ancestral god confirmed that he intends to live in peace with all a sundry .
“We organize this new team Festival every two years to bring together sons and daughters of Igbo community and encourage the spirit of unity amongst the eastern states.
However,the highlight of the arrival of quest ,introduction ,opening prayer ,Kolanu presentation ,breaking of kola nut, speech of the celebrant ,presentation of award and display of rich culture of Igbo .
Speaking at the occasion, Chief Igwe Sam Achi harped on the unity of the Igbo residents in Plateau and Nigeria to continue by coming out and cast votes for the leaders of their choice in the forthcoming General elections.
The breaking of the Kolanut by Chief Fidelis Nnamdi ,Onuwa /Onowu igbonine Jos North and Plateau State, appealed to the Igbo residents in Plateau State to demonstrate love and respect for the culture and tradition of the people.
Nnamdi stressed that the annual festival of Igbos celebration will continue to support Local and international unity of oneness in the country.
High Chief Livinus Ochenje Achi said that the Igbos are peace loving Nigerians by urging them to come out in their number during the forthcoming elections.
He disclosed that the celebration will bring love and peace to the State, as he continue to sued for the support of the Igbo residents in Plateau State to come out enmass by supporting the candidates of their choice.
Mrs Lolo Achi expressed satisfaction with the unity of oneness in Igbo residents in Plateau State Chapter.
We employ all our people to remain committed to the progress of Plateau State .
When my husband came to Plateau State, God bless us and we have the privilege of thanking God for the blessings and the promotion .
According to her God Almighty had done wonderful things to the family of Onah ,we praise him for the favour.
Meanwhile, the PDP ,legal adviser of Jos North LGA, Barr.Peter Obi Ezeamalu praised the President for organizing this wonderful program and bringing together critical stakeholders in Igbo land .
He stated that the occasion had allowed the Igbo race to showcase their rich culture by appealing to Nigerian to support them across the country.
Obi extended his warmest greetings to all the Igbo residents in Jos, Plateau State for contributing effectively to the development of the State.
He said the occasion had further demonstrated that the Igbo people are more united across the country as urged them to come in their number and vote all the candidates of their choice .
