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People from all walks of life yesterday gathered at Obu-Enugu-ukwu na Umu Nri to witness the sixtieth Igu Aro festival of Enugu-ukwu ancient kingdom and the seventh Igu Aro of the traditional ruler of the community Igwe Ralph Ekpe .
The event which kicked off in earnest with the arrival of igwe Ekpe into the arena, also feature conferment of chieftancy titles on notable individuals including Anambra state Deputy Governor Dr Nkem Okeke.
The Igwe in the event blessed all sons and daughters of Nri and Ndi Igbo at large, prayed for a successful year and also released the annual calendar for the Igbo people.
Below are some colourful images from the 60th Igu Aro Enugwu-Ukwu and 7th Igu Aro Eze Enugwu-Ukwu na Igwe Umunri, Sir Ralph Obumnaeme Ekpe that took place on the 6th of January at Obuofornri Palace, Enugwu-Ukwu.
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Image source, Anambra Broadcasting Service – ABS
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