Edo- Igarra roll out the drums to celebrate the 228-year-old colourful Aba Festival

   Igarra, the administrative headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State was the destination for lovers of culture in the state and beyond as sons and daughters of Igarra, rolled out the drums to celebrate the 228-year-old colourful Aba Festival that was graced by the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Legislators and other senior government officials.

     Declaring the festival open yesterday, Governor Godwin Obaseki who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, said his administration would take advantage of the appeal of cultural events such as Aba to strengthen the existing unity among Igarra people and Edo people in general.
   He further said that the festival would receive more attention from his administration so that it can boost the economy of the state.
   In his remarks, the Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Taiwo Akerele, said the event was significant to the people of lgarra especially those graduating from one age group to another.