2024 Ofala: Obi of Onitsha Urges Nigerians to Remain Hopeful, Resilient Amidst Economic Hardship
Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and resilient in the face of prevailing hardships in the country.
Achebe gave the advice in a statement issued by Chairman, Ofala Steering Committee, Chief Dr. Okechukwu Mike Areh, Onya Ozoma of Onitsha ahead of the 2024 Ofala festival scheduled to take place on October 18 and October 19, 2024.
According to the statement, arrangements are in full gear for the festival themed “Courage, Perseverance, and Self-Reliance”(Onye kwe, Chi’e ekwe), is the theme of the 2024 Ofala.
The statement reads in part, “The theme resonates deeply with our people’s resolve to overcome adversity.