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Cross River chief of staff reaffirms cultural unity at 2025 leboku new yam festival

by Prime Time
September 1, 2025
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By Asuquo Cletus

The Chief of Staff to the Cross River State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has reiterated the importance of cultural unity among Cross Riverians, particularly those residing outside the state.

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Ironbar made this known during the 2025 edition of the Leboku New Yam Festival, which was held over the weekend at the Bolton White Event Center, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja.

The festival, themed “Kedei Sana Leboku Jana” — which translates to “Unity and Expansion of Our Cultural Heritage” — brought together indigenes of Cross River State, traditional leaders, community stakeholders, and friends of the state for a day of cultural display and celebration.

In his address, Dr. Ironbar, who also holds the traditional title Otu Kinwang I of Boki Nation, said cultural festivals such as Leboku serve as vital platforms for promoting unity, identity, and continuity among the people of the state.

“This festival is not just about celebrating the yam harvest. It is about reaffirming our identity as Cross Riverians and strengthening the bonds that connect us, even outside our state,” he said.

He added that the state government remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote cultural preservation and unity across all Cross River communities.

The event featured traditional music and dance performances, yam-themed cuisine, cultural fashion displays, and goodwill messages from dignitaries and community leaders.

Several speakers at the event praised the organisers for sustaining the annual celebration outside the state, noting that it helps maintain cultural ties among Cross Riverians in the diaspora.

A highlight of the occasion was the participation of the Chief of Staff in a traditional dance segment, which drew applause from attendees and symbolised his solidarity with the cultural values of the people.

The Leboku New Yam Festival, originally celebrated by the Yakurr people of Cross River State, has grown to become a symbol of unity and cultural pride for the wider Cross River community, both within and outside Nigeria.

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