The Amechi Uwani autonomous community in Enugu South Local Government Area has announced that preparations are in full swing for its forthcoming Ofala Festival, which will be celebrated in grand style as part of efforts to honour traditional leadership and preserve cultural heritage.
This was disclosed in a statement released in Enugu on Saturday by the Chairman of the Ofala Festival Central Planning Committee, Prof. Victor Nnam.
According to the statement, the festival is being organised in honour of His Royal Highness, Igwe J.A.E. Ogbodo, the Ohachirieze II of Amechi Uwani Awkunanaw, in recognition of his leadership and the enduring customs of the community.
“The Ofala Festival is not just a celebration of our revered monarch, but a vibrant reflection of our people’s rich cultural heritage passed down from generation to generation,” Prof. Nnam stated.
He further noted that the event would serve as a rallying point for indigenes of the community, both at home and in the diaspora, as well as for friends and well-wishers.
“It is an opportunity to showcase the beauty of our customs, strengthen community bonds, and celebrate the Igweship institution, which remains a pillar of identity, unity, and development in Amechi Uwani,” he added.
The festival is scheduled to hold on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Greater Amechi Awkunanaw Unity Field, Ofia Utu.
As part of the celebration, His Royal Highness, Igwe J.A.E. Ogbodo, will also confer honorary traditional titles on sons and daughters of Amechi Uwani, as well as distinguished individuals from other communities who have made significant contributions to development.
Highlights of the event will include traditional dances, cultural displays, royal blessings, masquerade performances, and the presence of notable dignitaries from across Enugu State and beyond.
