02/06/2026
AFIAOLU 2026: COMMITTEE BRIEFS NNEWI NORTH MAYOR, ASSURES READINESS FOR WORLD CULTURAL EVENT
Nnewi, Anambra State June 2, 2026
The Afiaolu Nnewi 2026 Planning Committee on Tuesday met with the Mayor of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Hon. Echezona Anazodo, to brief him on preparations for the upcoming Afiaolu Nnewi Cultural Festival, billed as a world-class event.
Led by its Chairman,Engr Jude Nwachukwu, the Committee said Afiaolu 2026 which is scheduled to hold from August 26th to Saturday 29th August 2026 will be a global event that will attract visitors all over the world.
According to the Committee, the week-long celebration will feature traditional new yam rites, masquerade pageants, an Igbo tech-innovation expo, and a global Igbo diaspora summit. Activities will span the Nkwo Nnewi Triangle, Igwe Nnewi Palace, Nnewi Sports Club, and designated cultural villages.
Engr.Jude told the Mayor that the Committee is “on track to deliver an Afiaolu that meets world standards.”
Addressing the committee members,Hon Anazodo charged them to put in their best towards giving ndi Nnewi a memorable event he stated.