McDonald Consuls Omu Dunkwu on Behalf of Delta Poly Students

- Emeka Esogbue

McDonald Ashinze Ofili, the President of National Association of Delta State Students Union, DSPG Chapter, today, paid HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu, the Omu of Okpanam/Anioma a courtesy visit and returned with a copy of "A Short History of Omu", authored by Emeka Esogbue.

The purpose of the visit according to the Illah-born Student Leader was to sell his visionary leadership and promote his Anioma agenda to Anioma leaders and personalities.

Part of the statement released after the closed door meeting between Ashinze and Omu Martha Dunkwu read:

"Earlier today, I paid a courtesy visit on behalf of NADESSTU to the Queen Mother Of Anioma Nation and beyond, HRM Omu Martha Dunkwu at her Royal Palace country home Okpanam, Delta State Nigeria, to chat a way forward for the good Students of Delta State (NADESSTU) and also to fully relate my vision towards the promotion of our rich cultural heritage"

He quoted the Omu as saying: "we all have the responsibility to make our nation work and take the blame for failure of leadership and followership".

"It is no longer time to sit on the fence and watch things go bad; you must come out and contribute your quota towards National Rebirth .... ".

According to him, the Omu presented the book, "A Short History of Omu" to him and a copy of Anioma Trust Newspaper, a publication by Patrick Ochei.

The Omu of Okpanam/Anioma is considered one of the biggest promoters of the Anioma culture among the Anioma traditional leaders and stakeholders. The Omu has been visible, closer to the Anioma youths and has also become a bridge between the Anioma culture and the world, in her advocacy of the people's traditional way of life.

The Omu is also one of the most visited stakeholders of the Anioma culture in recent times.

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