Tourism Corporation endorses Ofala as major Nigeria festival
he Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee for the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra, says the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has endorse it as a major Nigeria festival.
Mr. Nnemeka Maduegbuna, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this on Thursday in Onitsha, while briefing newsmen on the level of preparedness for the ofala at the Obi’s palace.
Maduegbuna explained that the ofala festival is a celebration of the rich heritage of the Onicha Ado N’Idu kingdom, showcasing royal dances, tributes, parades and music.
He also said that the purpose of the ofala is to mark the Obi’s successful negotiation of the kingdom’s fortunes during seclusion as well as commemorates the discovery of yam as a food source.
According to him, since 2019, we have been pursuing key objectives to elevate the ofala festival to a major cultural event in Nigeria, West Africa and globally.