The Ohafia Ancient Kingdom on Saturday celebrated its annual New Yam Festival, Iriji Ohamoha, in grand style with colourful cultural displays.
The festival drew sons and daughters of Ohafia at home and in the diaspora, including the Accountant General of Abia State, Deaconess Njum Nnennaya Uma-Onyemenam, FCA, who joined in celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the kingdom.
Deaconess Uma-Onyemenam, who was represented by Mrs. Nkechi Jim-Dorgu, congratulated Nde Ohafia on the successful celebration and prayed for sustained peace, unity and bountiful harvests in the years ahead.
She thanked the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, for hosting the festival for the third consecutive time, praying that God will continue to bless and protect him for the good of Nde Ohafia.
The Accountant General also congratulated the Chairman of Ezieogo Ohafia, His Royal Majesty, the Udumeze of Ohafia, Eze Awa Udonsi, and all Ohafia monarchs for a successful Iriji Ohafia 2026.
Highlight of the celebration was the vibrant cultural troupe performances and the traditional Iwa Ji (breaking of the new yam) by guests and government officials.
