By Jimitota Onoyume

Opuama Community, in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North local government area, Delta state, is set for its annual cultural festival.

The Planning Committee Chairman, Hon. Spencer O. Okpoye, Commissioner representing the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Delta state Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, said the two day event will hold on December 12 and 13 from 10 am at Opuama community playground.

He said : ” This year’s celebration will reflect the unity and cultural pride of the Opuama people.Oloduwa day Celebration is a cultural festival dedicated to honour the traditions, unity, and ancestral heritage of the Ijaw people.

“It will begin with a prayer session – Egbema Interdenominational Prayer on Friday , December 12. There will be Novelty football match. Musical performance by king Pere-Ama Freetown and His Band. Saturday, 13th December 2025. Bayelsa Cultural Group Display. Storytelling. Commissioning of Completed Community Projects., Dr. Alfred Izon-Ebi and his Band. The 2025 edition will honour distinguished community leaders”.

A member of the Media and Publicity Committee, ThankGod Ugedi, assured of a beautiful celebration mode during the festival.

Other members of the planning committee are : Alhaji Emmanuel Omoko, Pa. Julius Loboh, Ama-Okosuwei of Opuama/Federated Communities, Chief December Aweh, Chairman, Opuama Community, Hon. Spencer O. Okpoye, and Chief Shola Korokoro, President, Opuama Bloc of Communities.