The Member, House of Representatives representing Ohaozara/Onicha/lvo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, Hon Kama Nkemkanma Kama, has called on the people of (Ohanivo) to be united and promote peace for the good of the constituency.
According to Kama, Ohanivo is blessed with numerous cultural heritage that when well packaged and promoted, could serves as a tourists centre and create wealth for the constituency.
Kama stated this in Onicha central School Egunkwo in Onicha local government area of the State during the median celebration of Ohanivo unity carnival tagged ‘Carnival of Unity, Peace and Progress’.
According to him, the carnival was designed to showcase the rich and diverse cultural heritage coexisting between the three local government area in his constituency.
His words ” Culture is said to be the lifeblood of any thriving society, and it’s best expressed in the way we tell our stories, celebrate, and entertain ourselves. It helps us remember the past and cast imagination on the future. Our cultural expression helps define who we are, and helps the world see us through our own eyes.
“One of my primary focus as your representative is to promote peace and unity amongst ourselves. The Ohanivo cultural carnival which is designed to showcase our rich and diverse cultural heritage is one of the means of promoting unity and peaceful coexistence in Ohaozara/Onicha/lvo Federal Constituency and Ebonyi State.
“Undoubtedly, no meaningful and measurable growth and progress can be achieved in the midst of crisis, chaos, bickerings and disunity.
“As a people, we’ve come a long way.From 1976 through 1996, we existed as one indivisible Ohaozara Local Government Area (now referred to as old Ohaozara).
“The 1996 political expansion that splitted us into Ohaozara,Onicha and lvo Local Government Areas couldn’t divide us as it brought us into same Federal Constituency,Ohaozara/Onicha/lvo Federal Constituency and we’ve continued to coexist peacefully.
“Therefore, there’s now the need to make a unique definition of who we are through our culture, our way of life and tell our stories in our own unique way. This is what this carnival stands for and promotes.
“Moreso, this carnival is expected to serve as a unifying symbol for our people the reminder that we’re one indivisible people (Nwanne Mara Nwanne Ya)and our own unique picnic, where families meet each other yearly and celebrate.
“Truly, I am convinced that our culture, when well packaged and promoted, could serves tourists’ attraction and a product worth selling even to the west and a veritable means of development and promotion of peace in our constituency and state.
“As I welcome you to this auspicious event, which by divine providence, has become annnual event, I want us to reflect on our unique culture that distinguishes us and bounds together. I want us to see the enormous gains inherent in our culture and unity as a people.
“As we meditate on these few points,I welcome you all once again and thank youspecially for honouring Ohanivo with your presence.”
Highlights of the event was dancing competition and award presentation to Executive Governor of the State Francis Nwifuru, Senator David Umahi, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim and many other industrious personalities from Ohanivo.
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