Eze Aro Reaffirms Aro Unity, Heritage at Nkwo Ekpe Ibom Isii as Ikeji-Aro 2026 Continues

His Eminence Eze Dr Eberechukwu Oji, Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, has reaffirmed his commitment to preserving Aro’s cultural heritage and strengthening unity among the three kindreds that make up the Aro Kingdom.

Speaking during the Nkwo Ekpe Ibom Isii celebration which held at Ibom Square, Eze Aro described the ongoing cultural revival as the “Aro Renaissance,” stressing that the heritage handed down by their ancestors must be protected for future generations.

“This is Aro Renaissance. Arochukwu Kingdom can not spoil in our hands. We will not allow what was bequeathed to us to spoil,” Eze Aro said.

He noted that, in Aro tradition, Ibom Isii is his maternal home, stressing the importance of collective support among the three Aro kindreds.

“I just want to remind us all that Aro is one. The three kindreds in Aro will be supported whenever anyone is having an event. When we have an event at Ibom, Agwu, or Okennachi, we will go there and make sure that the event is fruitful,” he said.

In his speech, the President General of Nzuko Aro Worldwide Mazi Nnadozie Udensi cautioned the people about punctuality, stressing that the Renaissance of the Kingdom means that things must be properly done and on time. He applauded Ibom Isii for putting together the program while assuring of the continued support in actualizing the Kingdom of their dreams.

The Chairman of the Planning Committee also assured attendees that the celebration would continue to improve annually, explaining that the committee’s careful planning was aimed at ensuring a successful and progressively better event.

A major highlight of the celebration was the wrestling competition, dancing, and singing involving six villages, which provided an opportunity for participants to showcase Aro’s rich cultural traditions.

At the end of the competition, Ibom emerged in first position, Agbagwu came second, while Ujari placed third.

Among those present at the event were Eze Ibom Isii, HRH Mazi Amos Ngwu Egbu Okoro, Professor Okoro Ijomah, Mazi Nnadozie Udensi, Mazi Udo Chijioke, PG Okennachi, Mazi Chibuzor Okereke, Mazi Ogbonnaya Okereke, Manager Asepa, Mazi Imuoh Okoroafor, Mazi Dominic Offor, Mazi Ogbonnaya Orji, Mazi Jideofor Kanu, Mazi Azubike Okoro, Captain Okey Imuoh, Mazi Ugo Okoro, and a host of others.