THE Igbo community in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State is set to mark this year's New Yam Festival on Saturday.
This was confirmed by Eze Lawrence Nnamdi Eze, who is the chief host and Chairman, Chieftaincy Igbo Council of Traditional Rulers in Alimosho LGA.
The event will be held in the palace of the Ezendigbo and Chairman, Chieftaincy Igbo Council of Traditional Rulers in Alimosho LGA on 26 Popoola Street, off Isijiola Street, opposite Police Station, Ikotun area of Lagos.
The special guest of honour is General Elvis Njoku while Chief Douglass Onochie, Eze Umuokorobia in Igbo land, will be the Chairman of the occasion, including other dignitaries.
According to the Eze, the event is an annual festival for the Ndigbos to come together "to thank God for the gift of life, protection and provision for the Igbo despite challenges."
He also said it is the period for the Igbo to engage themselves in discussions and bring suggestions for the progress all Igbo people in general and to showcase Igbo cultural heritage such as masquerades, different dance groups and the creative abilities of Igbo people, and to also honour some Igbo sons and daughters, who have distinguished themselves in their various fields.