The Amafor community in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was aglow with colour and excitement as indigenes and guests gathered to celebrate the annual Amafor Day, a cultural festival that showcases the community’s rich heritage, unity, and gratitude to God.
The event, hosted by the President-General of Amafor Nkpor, Engr. Chief Emma Idemili, drew dignitaries from across the state, including political leaders, traditional rulers, business executives, and cultural enthusiasts.
Speaking during the celebration, Engr. Chief Emma Idemili expressed joy over the successful hosting of the festival and reaffirmed his commitment to the peace and progress of Amafor and the entire Nkpor community.
He said the Amafor Day celebration is an annual event set aside to thank God for His blessings, protection, and continued prosperity of the community.
“This celebration is a thanksgiving to God for keeping us united and prosperous. Amafor is one family, and we are always happy to welcome friends and well-wishers who identify with us,” he said.
Chief Idemili also used the occasion to reaffirm the commitment of the Divine Mandate Actualisation Group (21/21) to the re-election bid of Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo.
“Our divine mandate team is working tirelessly to ensure the re-election of Governor Soludo. His vision and developmental strides deserve a second term. We are mobilising people from all walks of life to come out en masse on November 8 to return him to office,” he stated.
He thanked the Amafor community for their support and for honouring him with the traditional title of ‘Oluatuegwu’, which he described as a mark of recognition for hard work and dedication to community service.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the Soludo Ambassadors Support Association (SASA), Hon. Monday Nwa-Okoye, commended the organisers and praised the leadership qualities of Engr. Idemili, whom he described as a “friend and brother.”
“Amafor has always been close to my heart, and Chief Idemili has shown true leadership and commitment to his people. I urge the youth to emulate him, stand tall, and shun all forms of crime,” he advised.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Amalgamated Traders Association, Nkpor, Chief Hon. Charles Ike Okoye, lauded the community for sustaining its cultural heritage.
“I commend the people of Amafor for keeping their traditions alive. I also encourage Chief Emma Idemili to continue his good works in Idemili. May God continue to bless him; the sky is his starting point,” he said.
Chief Okoye, who was also honoured by the community with the title ‘Nwanne Di na Mba’, thanked the organisers for the recognition and promised to continue supporting initiatives that promote peace and development in Amafor and beyond.
The event featured cultural displays, traditional dances, prayers, and recognition of distinguished sons and daughters of the community. It ended on a joyous note, with guests pledging continued support for the development and unity of Amafor Nkpor.