Governor Nwifuru reports road construction and cultural concerns in Ebonyi State
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Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, announced his administration completed over 500 kilometers of roads throughout the state’s 13 local government areas.
He made this announcement while attending the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival in Amagu, the ancestral home of the Izhi Nnodo clan. Nwifuru also addressed cultural issues, warning against the sale of ancestral lands, family compounds, and burial grounds, which he believes would disconnect people from their history and identity.
The governor asked members of the Izhi Nnodo clan, and, by extension, all Ebonyi residents, to preserve inherited properties for future generations. He explained that ancestral land represents the history and collective memory of the people, and should not be treated simply as a commodity. Nwifuru also urged community leaders to protect their cultural heritage, distinguishing between legitimate traditions and practices that conflict with religious or moral principles.
Nwifuru cautioned against using social media to spread political crises or unfairly criticize leaders, and he asked people to pursue political ambitions peacefully. Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, the governor asked residents to support the All Progressives Congress, APC, and expressed confidence in the party’s ability to win across all levels of government in Ebonyi State.
Edward Nkwegu, chairman of the cultural event, noted that the festival aims to pass on traditional values, but also expressed concern about declining respect for those values among young people.
