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YOUR BOOK, "A SHORT HISTORY OF OMU," NOW A REFERENCE ON ANIOMA OMUSHIP

 YOUR BOOK, "A SHORT HISTORY OF OMU," NOW A REFERENCE ON ANIOMA OMUSHIP


- OMU MARTHA DUNKWU TELLS EMEKA ESOGBUE


The Omu of Anioma, HRM Obi Dr. Martha Dunkwu has disclosed that the book, "A Short History of Omu," authored by Emeka Esogbue has become a reference point on Omuship of the Anioma people. The Omu of Anioma who has emerged a leading cultural figure in Anioma in the 21st century made this disclosure on Tuesday in Okpanam, her hometown. 


The Omu has also taken the female traditional institution of her Anioma people to the global world where the institution has gained appreciation. Erudite scholars from various prestigious institutions of the world have visited Anioma to pay homage to region's Omus. 



The Omu Anioma saluted Emeka Esogbue who a few months ago was appointed the Media Consultant to Anioma Council of Omus. Emeka Esogbue's work is the only book on Omuship and also one of his most circulated books round the world. The author has also stated his readiness to begin a revision of the book in a more researched atmosphere.



Omu Anioma's submissíon:

Our Great Anioma Historian Emeka Esogbue, Research Consultant to Anioma Council of Omus, a mover of Anioma Culture, Values, Tradition and the Omu Institution in particular. Your only book on Omuship has become a reference point. I am exceedingly grateful that you have graciously accepted to do a second bigger edition that will be comprehensive and open to all people researching on the Omu Institution. May your thoughts grow from strength to strength. God bless you all the time.

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