President Tinubu Praises Igede Traditional Council at Igede Agba New Yam Festival 2025 by Okwo romeon and Samuel Abeni Ogbaji - Oju

 

The Igede Agba New Yam Festival 2025 was a grand success, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commending the Igede Traditional Council for preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Igede people. Speaking through Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the President highlighted the importance of traditional institutions in promoting peace, unity, and progress.

Representative of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu (GCFR ) Senator George Akume receiving the cultural tire present by Igede nation to the President 


President Tinubu's Message

The President's message was delivered by Senator Akume, who commended the Igede Traditional Council for hosting a successful festival. The President noted that his administration values traditional institutions as instruments for peace, unity, and progress.


Commendation: The President commended the Igede Traditional Council for painstakingly preserving the Igede Agba new yam festival, which has remained a beacon of unity amongst its sons and daughters.

Renewed Hope Agenda: Senator Akume announced that the President's renewed hope agenda has led to rapid growth and development across the country, with Benue State benefiting from juicy appointments and physical infrastructure projects.


Development Projects

The President's commitment to development was evident in the announcement of several projects.


Oju-Ogoja Road: The contract for the construction of the Oju-Ogoja Road has been awarded, a project long awaited by the community. This road has been a nightmare to the people of Igede Nation for years, and the President's government has graciously come to their rescue.

Community Appreciation: The Adiharu of Igede, CP Oga Ero Rtd, thanked the President for honoring the invitation and for the road construction project, which has been a longstanding issue for the community.


The Igede Agba Festival

The Igede Agba Festival is an important cultural event for the Igede people.


History: The festival was first held in 1957 at Ihigile Market and has since become an important cultural event for the Igede people. It is a time for stock taking for members of the community by reviewing the prevailing year towards making amends and effecting corrections where necessary.

Purpose: The festival serves as a time for stocktaking, reviewing the prevailing year, and making amends where necessary, promoting unity and cultural heritage.


Other Highlights

The festival was attended by several notable dignitaries, including the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Austin Agada, Hon. David Ogewu, and Benjamin Akobo, Central Planning Committee Chairman.


Chieftaincy Title: The President was conferred with a chieftaincy title during the occasion, a testament to the community's appreciation for his support.

Appreciation: The dignitaries thanked the President for finding Igede sons worthy to be Permanent Secretary and a Director General, describing the NELFUND social scheme being disbursed as unprecedented.

Conclusion

The Igede Agba New Yam Festival 2025 was a grand success, with the President's message and development projects being well received by the community. The festival served as a platform for promoting unity, cultural heritage, and development, and it is expected that the President's initiatives will have a lasting impact on the community.

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