Abuja set to host the first Anioma Cultural Festival on November 8 at the Old Parade Ground, celebrating Anioma heritage and honouring Ned Nwoko, others.

The Izu Anioma Towns Union, Abuja, has announced the maiden edition of the Anioma Cultural Festival (Anioma Day), scheduled to hold on November 8, 2025, at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Garki, Abuja.

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The event, which will now become a bi-annual cultural celebration in the Federal Capital Territory, aims to showcase the rich heritage, history, and traditions of the Anioma people from Delta State’s Delta North Senatorial District.

Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, the President of the Izu Anioma Towns Union, Chief Luke Enelichi, said the festival would highlight the cultural diversity and unity of Anioma communities, including Aniocha, Ndokwa, Ika, and Oshimili.

“The Anioma Cultural Festival is dedicated to celebrating our people’s unique customs, values, and artistry. It is a platform to tell our story and preserve our heritage for future generations,” Enelichi said.

He noted that the festival’s highlights would include traditional dances, artistic displays, and cultural exhibitions featuring various community groups.

A major attraction will be the prominent display of ‘Akwa Ocha’, the iconic white traditional attire of the Anioma people, symbolising purity, honour, and hospitality.

As part of the event, several distinguished Anioma sons and daughters will be honoured with awards of excellence and patriotism. Among the award recipients is Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the Senate and serves as the Patron of the Izu Anioma Towns Union.

Other special guests of honour expected at the festival include the Governor of Delta State, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, and the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (rtd.).

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Chief Enelichi added that the festival would serve as a platform for fostering unity among the Anioma people in Abuja while promoting tourism and cultural exchange.