Okpe sons and daughters, home and abroad, converged in a colourful celebration of culture and unity as they marked a special cultural get-together aimed at fostering oneness in Okpe Kingdom.
The event, organized by youth leader and former House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Hero Asagba*, brought together youths, men and women who wined, dined and celebrated the rich heritage of the Okpe people.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Asagba said his motivation was to revive the culture and rebuild the bond of unity among Okpe people.
Asagba said the culture is our identity, adding that this the 5th year of the programme because they wanted their people to remember who they are.
He recalled that many years ago, moonlight stories, festivals and communal living united them , urging them to bring that spirit back.
Asagba said Okpe Kingdom is blessed , noting that when they stand together as one, no challenge can break them just as he say they would do more to unite their youths and promote our culture.
He thanked all sons and daughters of Okpe who honoured the invitation and assured that the programme will be sustained.
In his remarks as Chairman of the occasion, Chief Pemu commended Hon. Asagba and his team for the initiative, describing it as timely and unifying.
He charged Okpe people to be proud of their mother tongue and ensure it does not go into extinction.
"I'm calling on everyone of us to take our language seriously, don't be ashamed of your language. English is not our language, we can always learn that in schools, we should take our language seriously and also teach our children," he stressed.
Chief Pemu added that the progress of Okpe is in the hands of its people and urged all to support Hon. Asagba's vision for a united and progressive Okpe Kingdom.
Other prominent attendees are Hon, Ejiro Jamani former Commissioner for Environment Okakuro Fetus Pemu, Hon, Kelvin Kogoro, Hon, Hero Asagba, Youth leader and former House of Assembly Candidate,Hon, Churchill Ayomanor Chairman of Sapele Okpe Community among others.
Hon, Kelvin Kogoro House of Assembly Candidate and Hon Hero Asagba Youth leader and former House of Assembly Candidate
Chief Festus Pemu the Chairman of the event
Okpe sons with the youth leader Hon. Hero Asagba at the event
No comments:
Post a Comment