Onitsha Ofala aims for global recognition – 2025 Committee
The Onitsha community in Anambra State has revealed that it is taking deliberate steps to elevate its annual Ofala Festival into a global cultural event. Since 2019, the community has worked to position Ofala as one of Nigeria’s leading festivals, and it has now applied for recognition as a world heritage event to expand its visibility and attract a wider international audience.
This was disclosed by the Chairman, Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee of the 2025 Ofala Festival, Nn’emeka Maduegbuna, during a media briefing of the Ofala Steering Committee at Ime Obi Onocha Ezechima Square, Onitsha.
Maduegbuna noted that the Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC) has already endorsed Ofala as a major Nigerian festival. He said the 2025 edition, themed “Njiko na Ntachi” (Unity and Perseverance), emphasizes the values of community, resilience, and cultural identity.