- According to him, with this initiation into the Ogbuefi title by those who have attained 80 years (Oforka age grade), they have been exempted from all manners of levies and communal works
The traditional ruler of Obosi in Anambra State, His Royal Highness, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, announced the upcoming honoring of over 200 octogenarians with Ogbueshi titles.
Speaking to journalists on Friday, Mr. Iweka described the Ogbueshi title as a festival dedicated to celebrating individuals who have reached the age of 80. He emphasized that this celebration, known as Iteogbo, is a longstanding cultural heritage within the community.
According to him, with this initiation into the Ogbuefi title by those who have attained 80 years (Oforka age grade), they have been exempted from all manners of levies and communal works.
He said, “We began honouring these categories of elders as part of our respect for their having attained this height. Some of our neighbouring communities have emulated us and today they come to us to know how we have been able to uphold this for years.
“On Sunday, the Christians will get to church to thank God for a successful initiation and the traditionalists will also get to their shrines to thank God.’’
Earlier, the Prime Minister (Onowu) of the community, Austen-Anibogwu, while corroborating the traditional ruler’s position, added that there were moves to make the occasion a tourist attraction and affiliate it with national festivals of other tribes.
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