AASDU HONOURS 38 ANAMBRA INDIGENES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 AASDU Honours 38 Anambra Indigenes for Contributions to Community Development By Stella Obi The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) has honoured 38 indigenes of Anambra State for their professional accomplishments and contributions to community development. The award presentation took place on Nov. 7 in Lagos as part of the association’s 2026 Lecture and Award Dinner, which attracted community leaders, distinguished personalities and other indigenes of the state. Among the dignitaries at the event was the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Chinyere Esther Onyekesi. In her remarks, Onyekesi urged Anambra indigenes living outside the state to maintain strong ties with their homeland and embrace the Aku Luo Uno philosophy by contributing to the development of their communities. She also stressed the importance of parents communicating with their children in Igbo to preserve the language and cultural identity of younger generations. The commissioner com...
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ANAMBRA GOVT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DEVELOP OWERRE-EZUKALA CAVE, WATERFALLS AS TOURISM HUB.#PRESS RELEASE

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 Anambra Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Develop Owerre-Ezukala Cave, Waterfalls as Tourism Hub

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‎By Obianuju Umeh

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‎The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the Owerre-Ezukala Cave and Waterfalls in Orumba South Local Government Area into a major tourism destination. The Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr. Udoji Amedu, stated this on Sept 5,  during the 2026 annual Iwaji (Otute) Festival of Owerre-Ezukala community.

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‎Amedu described the cave and waterfalls as significant natural tourism assets with considerable potential to attract visitors, create economic opportunities and contribute to the development of the area. He noted that the Owerre-Ezukala Cave, reputed to be one of the largest caves in West Africa, occupies an important place in the state’s tourism development plans.

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‎According to the commissioner, the planned development of the cave and waterfalls is in line with the vision of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration to make Anambra State one of the most accessible and enjoyable destinations by 2030. He said the tourist site forms an important component of the state’s emerging tourism hub, adding that the ministry would continue to explore and develop Anambra’s natural and cultural attractions for sustainable tourism and economic growth.

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‎Amedu also congratulated the traditional ruler of Owerre-Ezukala, Igwe Thomas Ogbonnaya, Ezeogbambiaka, and the people of the community on the successful celebration of the 2026 Iwaji Festival. He commended the community for preserving and promoting its cultural heritage, noting that traditional festivals such as Iwaji provide valuable platforms for preserving indigenous customs while showcasing communities as destinations for cultural tourism.

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‎The commissioner said the state government remained committed to working with relevant stakeholders and communities to unlock the tourism potential of Anambra and position the sector as a catalyst for local economic development.

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