Sunday, January 18, 2009

Umuoji Dec 2008 - Igwe Ofala Festival Part I









Umuoji people and friends all over the world were gathered December 28th and 29th for the first Ofala Festival of His Highness, The Igwe of Umuoji, Igwe Dr. Cyril Nwabunwanne Enweze, Ebube Igwulube Okodu, Ochilliozua, Okosisi N' Echendo.


The event will go down as one of the biggest in Umuoji history and was witnessed by who is who in Nigerias and beyond.

UIU-USA was well represented, led by our President, Dr Fidelis Onyimba and his wife Ifeoma along with their Children. Our national Vice President Dr Adaeze Muoghalu and Spiritual adviser Rev Joe Okoye. Dr Chuma Mbonu, Dr and Mrs Chris Nkemeh & family. Former National President Chief Engr. Okey Okonkwo(Diji), Mrs Apollonia Agugo (Adakaibeya) & family , Atlanta branch vice Chairman Chief Dr and Mrs Douglas Mgbemena and Family, Tri- State Chairman Chief Mike Obadike, Chief and Mrs Aguanu and family, Chief Ikechukwu Ofoje, Dr Aniuno, Mr Iyke Muoghalu and my humble self Osita Okoye and family.
Our own Dr and Mrs Larry Enweze and national financial secretary Chief Obi Enweze not only played host but made sure UIU-USA got a first class treatment through out our stay in Igwe's palace.
As part of our tribute, UIU-USA presented a cow to the Igwe accompained by the famous egwu Akwunechienyi of Abor.
Below is part 1 of the Ofala pictures.
More to come.

Osita Okoye
National Publicity Secretary


His highness, Igwe Dr Cyril Enweze
Ebube Igwulube Okodu, Ochillozua,
Okosisi N'Echendo on his first outing.












His highness and wife greeting the dignitaries
during the Ofala












His Highness and the Ndi Ichie accompanying the Igwe on his first outing












UIU-USA President greeting the Igwe and the Ndi Ichie's















Mrs Ifeoma Onyimba, Mrs Appolonia Agugo
and
Mrs Onyimba (mother of Dr Onyimba) among UIU-USA group at Igwe's palace.











A cross section of UIU-USA women and
Children.











Dr Chris Nkemeh, Dr Adaeze Muoghalu and Dr Fidelis Onyimba in UIU-USA boot














The Okoye's - Osita, Uju and Kachi were also there.














Dr Chuma Mbonu and Mrs Onyimba observing the events.
















Dr & Mrs Larry Enweze leading UIU-USA members to pay tribute to the Igwe of Umuoji and his cabinet.












A cross section of UIU-USA families at the event.













Another cross section of UIU-USA families











































































One of the magnificent houses at the Igwe's palace.

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