The National President, Hoperising for Imolites, Chief Success Akagburuonye has extended his warm congratulations to Ndi Ezeji, traditional rulers, and the entire people of Mbaise on the successful celebration of the 2025 New Yam Festival.
In a goodwill message, Chief Akagburuonye described the festival as a powerful reminder of the strength of Mbaise cultural heritage and the unity that continues to bind the people together, stressing that the New Yam Festival was not just a cultural event but a spiritual thanksgiving to God Almighty for His blessings, mercies, and a bountiful harvest.
He commended Ndi Ezeji, custodians of the festival, for their dedication in sustaining the revered tradition. He noted that their leadership has become a guiding light to younger generations, inspiring them to uphold the values of diligence, gratitude, and cultural pride.
Akagburuonye also lauded the traditional rulers of Mbaise for their wisdom and fatherly roles in maintaining peace and unity across communities.
He said their presence at the festival not only added color and prestige but also reaffirmed the strength of leadership and communal spirit for which the people are known.
He prayed that the celebration would usher in abundant blessings, fruitful harvests, and unending peace across Mbaise land, urging the people to continue building on their cultural strength with unity and determination.
His message in full:
Congratulations Ndi Mbaise Niile
I, Chief Barr. Success Akagburuonye, extend my warmest congratulations to Ndi Ezeji, our highly revered Traditional Rulers, and the entire Mbaise people on the successful celebration of the 2025 New Yam Festival. The festival has once again reminded us of the strength of our cultural heritage and the unity that binds us as a people.
The New Yam Festival is not just a cultural ceremony; it is a spiritual thanksgiving to God Almighty for a bountiful harvest and His mercies upon our land. By gathering to celebrate this rich tradition, Ndi Mbaise have shown that we remain a people deeply rooted in our history while striving for greater heights in modern times.
I commend Ndi Ezeji, custodians of this revered festival, for their unwavering dedication in sustaining this tradition. Your leadership in ensuring the continuity of the festival serves as a guiding light to younger generations, inspiring them to cherish and uphold the values of diligence, thanksgiving, and respect for culture.
To our Traditional Rulers, I express profound appreciation for your wisdom and fatherly roles in keeping peace and unity in Mbaise land. Your presence at the festival not only added color and prestige but also demonstrated the strength of leadership and communal spirit that has long defined our people.
To the entire Mbaise nation, I celebrate your collective participation and joyous spirit which gave meaning to the 2025 New Yam Festival. Your commitment to promoting harmony, hard work, and cultural pride assures us of a brighter tomorrow filled with greater opportunities and progress.
May this year’s celebration usher in abundant blessings, fruitful harvests, and unending peace in Mbaise land. Together, let us continue to build on our cultural strength and march forward with unity and determination. Congratulations once again to Ndi Ezeji, our Traditional Rulers, and the good people of Mbaise.
Chief Barr Success Akagburuonye
Akarugo Mbaise