The Annual Ndukwu Festival of Ogume Kingdom is a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and community! This year's event, held at Ogbe Ogume central town in Ndokwa West LGA, was a huge success, attracting both indigenes and visitors who joined in the traditional dances and merriment.
His Royal Eminence, Dr. Valentine Ossai Akpati, the Osele Uku of Ogume Kingdom, praised the peaceful atmosphere, emphasizing that the festival is a time to thank God for the peaceful end of the year and the harvest of new yam.
He also called for peaceful co-existence and love among the Ogume people, saying that it is only peace that can attract development into a community.
His Royal Eminence Valentine Akpati, called on Ogume Kingdom to unit and do things together as one family.
He commended the members of the police force and PRC for attending the Festival
The Delta State Commissioner for Urban Renewal, Eng. Michael Anoka, and former DESOPADEC, Commissioner, Barr.Leonard Anoka expressed their happiness about the peaceful festival, thanking God that it didn't go into extinction.
They commended the turnout and encouraged the people to continue protecting their culture and traditions.
Eng.Micheal Anoka and Barr.Leonard Anoka stressed the need to sustain Ogume culture saying that it is the responsibility of the people to promote and sustain Ogume culture.
Some of the visitors who attended the ceremony including , the Odionlogbo of Ishiaba Kingdom, Delta State,Godspower Udugbrakpo ,commended the people for retaining their cultural heritage.
