
Why We Reduced Cost Of Marriages, Burial Rites In Anambra
The traditional ruler of Oraukwu community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state, Igwe Emeka Onuorah, in this interview disclosed that his community has reduced the costs of marriage and burial ceremonies, adding that fines await defaulters. He noted that he has modernised the New Yam festival with prizes to encourage farming in the community. He however, appealed to Government to come to their rescue over the menace of gully erosion in the community.
Your community is a major producer of yam. How do you celebrate New Yam festival?
It celebrated every September and this year’s event …