By: Ike Philip Abiagom
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, the member representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate Arm of the National Assembly and Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, has congratulated the Ogbeowelle Quarter in Igbuzo,on the celebration of the annual Iwu Festival.
In a statement issued in Asaba on Monday, Nwaoboshi said: “On behalf of the Delta North Senatorial District, I congratulate the Diopka of Ogbeowelle Quarter, all Ogbeowelle people and our friends on the annual Iwu Festival celebration. Iwu festival is a remarkable festival of the town worthy of being celebrated and experienced and referred to as the most revered festival in the ancient town celebrated every year to showcase the rich culture of Igbuzo.
The Distinguished Senator stated that the glory of Igbuzo town lies in its unfettered adherence to its rich culture and traditions
Senator Nwaoboshi promised, among other things, to use this year’s festival as a platform to bring back the glory and viability of other traditional activities of the town that had hitherto become moribund, adding that one of his cardinal objectives is to engage the youths, not only in imbibing the cultural traits and norms of Igbuzo community, but getting involved in their propagations.
The senator wishes the Ogbeowelle Quarter “a glorious celebration, excellent health and the divine wisdom to continue to lead our people to greatness.”
This year’s high profile Iwu Festival began on Monday 13th December and will be rounded off on Wednesday December 14th.