Date: 6th of May 2025 ( Tuesday )
Time: 11 am
Venue: Gemini Art Gallery
27/29 King George Street
Onikan Lagos Island
The Press Release:
Onitsha is a city ( also known as Onicha Mmili, Onicha Ado N’Idu ) located in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. It is a monarch community comprising Onitsha North and South LGAs. Onitsha is a significant commercial centre with the largest market in West Africa and has a rich cultural heritage.
Onitsha is situated on the eastern bank of the Niger River and is known for its vibrant markets, historical landmarks, with tapestries of Benin, Igala and Igbo culture.
The Onitsha Improvement Union Lagos Chapter, established in 1924 in Eko, is pleased to announce the upcoming Onitsha Day Lagos 2025, a vibrant celebration of Onitsha Ado N’Idu cultural heritage.
This year’s event marks a significant milestone – the centenary anniversary of the Onitsha Improvement Union.
Event Details
– Date: May 17, 2025
– Venue: Union Bank Club (The Stable), Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos State
– Time: 10 am
– Expected attendees: Top government officials, dignitaries, and Onitsha indigenes led by Obi of Onitsha and his entourage, Ndiche, Agbalanze, Otu Odu, musical troupes all the way from Onitsha with masquerades display ( Agbogho Mmuo and Ijele), Onitsha Age grades with branches in Lagos, outstation villages and family meetings with branches in Lagos, Onitsha Improvement Union President General and his entourage from headquarters in Onitsha.
Highlights
– Cultural displays and performances
– Keynote speeches and addresses
– Special appearances by prominent Onitsha sons and daughters
– Commemoration of Onitsha Improvement Union’s centenary anniversary
– Award to notable personalities of Onitsha Development.
About Onitsha Day
Onitsha Day is a celebration that showcases the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Onitsha people.
This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a focus on “Ifeji Abu Onicha Erika” and “Igwebuike” which is unity and collective strength, that will lead to progress, and community development in Onitsha Metropolis.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Austin Nonso Areh
Chairman/Lead
Publicity/Marketing
Onitsha Day 2025 Organising Sub-Committee
nonausareh@gmail.com
Media Accreditation
Media representatives interested in covering the event can contact the organising committee for accreditation details.
Let’s get the word out!
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