... IMO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY Adopts last Thursday of every month for Igbo Culture day
In line with the promotion of Igbo language and Culture , the Imo State House of Assembly yesterday declared to the whole World that the Igbo Nation has the best of Culture and Tradition and that they are proud of it.
Following the motion moved by Hon. Ikechukwu Amuka, Member representing Ideato North State Constituency, Imo State House of Assembly, (IMHA ) that a day be set aside for the observance of Igbo Culture and Tradition which was seconded by Hon. Nnataraonye, member representing Mbaitolu State Constituency, Imo State House of Assembly, the Leadership of the House led by the Speaker and Deputy Speaker Imo State House of Assembly : Rt Hon Acho Ihim and Rt Hon Ozurigbo Ugonna respectively adopted the motion.
The House deemed it fit to demonstrate before the Global Community the beauties of Igbo Culture and Tradition because according to them, Igbo language and Culture is one of the best in the World and deserve to be celebrated.
In a telephone interview with a member of the dignified House, Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Marcel Odunze, he stated that such motion received the majority support of the Honourable Members. Speaking further, the Chief Whip, Hon. Marcel Odunze, an Industrialist maintained that Culture is an Identity and people without Culture have no Identity.
In a similar development, the Deputy Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ugonna Ozurigbo was emphatic that Igbo Culture is rich and thick, describing Igbo Culture as a sector with a lot of economic potentials when harnessed.
Hon. Ugonna who also holds the title of Enyioha of Umozu expressed confidence that Igbo Culture will never go into extinction if the owners of the Culture will develop deepened pragmatic interest towards it for posterity sake.
The House also resolved that every last Thursday of every month be observed as Cultural day. On that day, Honourable Members MUST appear for the legislative business of the day dressed in full Igbo Cultural regalia. The day's legislative proceedings will also be conducted in Igbo language.
Lovers of Igbo Culture and tradition are also invited to witness the colourful display of the thick Igbo Culture by the honorable Members .
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