South East breaking News
Gov. Ugwuanyi hosts returnee African-American Igbo
Emotion, tears of joy as Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, this evening, played host to African-Americans whose DNA tests confirmed they are Igbo people, at the Government House, Enugu.
The folks of Igbo origin, who returned to their fatherland, first visited Eri in Aguleri, Anambra State – the original cultural head of the Umu-eri groups of the Igbo people – were they received blessings and other rituals from the traditional rulers.
The Igbo indigenes were amazed by the warm hospitality and reception accorded them in Enugu, by Gov. Ugwuanyi, whom the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, described as an unassuming and accommodating leader who has created a peaceful atmosphere and entrenched good governance in the state.
Earlier in his speech, the Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Enugu State Chpater, Chief Alex Ogbonna, while narrating the experience of the returnees stated that ” there are tears of joy on their faces that they have discovered their origin and overcome their identify crisis”.
Chief Ogbonna appreciated Gov. Ugwuanyi for the warm reception and sense of brotherhood, adding that the governor is “a peaceful and insightful good man”, who has made Enugu a beautiful and secure place to live and do business.
While thanking all those who made their visit back home possible and accorded them warm hospitality, the leader of the group, Ada Brown, disclosed that “this is so important and remarkable for those who are looking for their home”.