ABU Rejoices with Chancellor on Ofala Festival

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has congratulated its Chancellor, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, CFR, Obi of Onitsha, on the successful hosting of the 2025 Ofala Festival. The festival, held on October 17-18, 2025, at the Palace Arena in Onitsha, Anambra State, was themed "Unity and Perseverance" to emphasize community resilience.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, led a delegation to convey congratulatory messages to the Obi, expressing pride in his leadership and commitment to cultural preservation. The delegation included senior university officials, such as Prof. Bello Sabo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, and Prof. M.I. Umar-Buratai, Director, Directorate of Advancement and International Education.

The Ofala Festival is a significant cultural event that showcases Igbo heritage, promotes community bonding, and reinforces traditional practices. The Obi of Onitsha expressed confidence that the festival would achieve recognition as a world heritage cultural festival by UNESCO.

The President of the ABU Alumni Association Worldwide, Malam Adamu Mamman Kontagora, attended the event with some alumni officials, further solidifying the university's connection with its esteemed Chancellor.