The traditional ruler of Ogidi Community, Idemili North, Anambra State Igwe Alex Onyido has warned youths to conduct themselves orderly during the masquerade festival otherwise known as Nwafor festival.
Igwe Onyido who gave the
warning while declaring the festival open at his palace said that the community
is collaborating with the police, DSS, Civil Defense Corps and Vigilance group
to ensure the safety and peaceful celebration.
He said that the three days
festival will be a hitch-free as Vigilance group members have been patrolling
the major roads, streets and markets in the area.
He said: "the festival is
the end of the planting season in Ogidi kingdom. It is the time of rest and
general return to the town to take stock and plan community development. We
merry with our friends from far and near.
"We are bringing in new
dimension into the festival. Tomorrow being Saturday we shall have carnival
where all the age grades will parade with their different masquerades and youth
masquerades, who will display at the arena.
"We want to assure our
people who are coming back from far and near, and also our guests that the
festival will be peaceful as security measures have been put in place to tame
any violence and criminal activities in the community.
"Ogidi is very calm,
hospitable and generous. We expect many people to grace this year's
festival," he stated.
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