The traditional ruler of Amurri in Nkanu West, Enugu State, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Charles Egbo Nwoye, has called on the Igbo people to protect their cultural heritage, warning that posterity would not forgive them if these traditions were lost.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the 2024 Annual Oriri Anu Amurri, the community\u2019s harvest celebration held at the Afor market square, the monarch emphasized that a people\u2019s history is incomplete without their culture.<\/p>\n
The Oriri Anu Amurri, a festival honoring the land for its abundant harvests, brings together the community to celebrate the \u201csoil\u201d for its blessings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cultivate, plant, and by November, harvest bountifully,\u201d Igwe Nwoye said. \u201cFor me, as a traditional ruler deeply rooted in tradition, I will keep promoting our culture.\u201d<\/p>\n
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, represented by Commissioner for Agriculture Patrick Ubru, praised the Amurri people for their dedication to farming, aligning with the government\u2019s goals for food production.<\/p>\n
He pledged to continue supporting farmers, aiming to make Enugu the food hub of the South East.<\/p>\n
Dr. Ben Nwoye, former chairman of the APC in Enugu and a community Crown Prince, echoed the call for tolerance, particularly among religious groups.<\/p>\n
He noted that before Christianity, Amurri people had their own ways of worship and had welcomed missionaries to establish schools and churches.<\/p>\n
He urged Christians, Muslims, and others to respect traditional worship, adding, \u201cThe way of worship of Amurri people is the ancient way, and the God that created us still hears us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chief Priest, John Njoku explained that the festival also serves to bless the land, while Senator Kelvin Chukwu highlighted that this year\u2019s event allowed Amurri\u2019s sons and daughters to reconnect and celebrate their rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
The festival, he noted, was an important reminder of the community\u2019s unity and traditions.<\/p>\n
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