The Oil City of Warri in Delta State, came alive Sunday October 11 as Anambrarians resident in the city, celebrated the 2026 Anambra Day.
The grandeur ceremony, which held at College of Education, Warri, featured colourful masquerades, entertainment by different dance troupes, showcasing of the various towns and communities in Anambra as well as exchange of traditional social pleasantries.
President of Ogidi Union, Warri Branch, Rotarian Patrick Chike Okanmelu JP, who spoke to newsmen on the sidelines of the socio - cultural event, said the celebration, which was the 16th in the series, was to remember the creation of Anambra State.
Rotarian Patrick Okanmelu, noted that the remembrance often held in the month of August, is celebrated across the world.
L-R: Patrick Chike Okanmelu JP, Elder Pius Nwaju, Engr. Peter Okoye & Comr. Ndubuisi Aghanwa
He explained that the celebration, was also aimed at making sure children of Anambra origin learn the culture of their forebears.
The Vice President of Ogidi Union, Warri Branch, Comrade Ndubuisi Aghanwa, who also addressed newsmen, said participation in the ceremony was open to everyone, noting that invitation was extended to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
Emma Mollie, Ndubuisi Aghanwa, Chike Okanmelu, Ifeanyi Mgbataogu, Amobi Okonkwo & Vincent Nwangu
Former Secretary of Ogidi Union, Warri Branch, Engr. Peter Okoye, who spoke in the same vein, described the ceremony as demonstration of joy and physical unity amongst Anambrarians.
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