His Royal Majesty, Eze Igwe Ochendo A. O. Chukwudi, JP, Ogidi Igbo and Ezigbo Gburugburu II, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has unveiled a grand plan to host the 2026 Annual Igbo Cultural Day/New Yam Festival, scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Esu Karu Open Field, Karu, Nasarawa State. The colourful cultural celebration is expected to bring together Igbo sons and daughters resident in Karu and beyond, traditional rulers, community leaders, government officials, women and youth groups, as well as friends and well-wishers of the Igbo community.
As part of efforts to ensure a successful and well-organised festival, Eze Igwe Ochendo has appointed Chief Mrs. Maureen Okoli as Chairperson of the Organising Committee. Her appointment reflects the confidence reposed on her leadership experience, organisational capacity and commitment to the growth and unity of the Igbo community in Karu.
The festival is designed to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people, promote unity and peaceful coexistence and provide an opportunity for the community to celebrate its traditions while strengthening bonds with other ethnic communities in Nasarawa State. With preparations already underway, the 2026 Annual Igbo Cultural Day/New Yam Festival is expected to be a major cultural gathering in Karu, under the leadership and traditional guidance of Eze Igwe Ochendo A. O. Chukwudi, JP and Gburugburu II of Karu.
