Rivers Community Marks Annual Wrestling Festival

Omuchiolu Community in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State recently recently witnessed unprecedented crowd as the community celebrated its annual wrestling festival.
The annual wrestling festival tagged Egelege goes round the nine communities in Aluu
It was bequaethed by their forebears which marks the symbol of unity, peace and love among the people .
Recently, the people of Omuchiolu gathered in their playground to showcase their wrestling skills.
Speaking, a youth leader, Comrade Chibuike Nworgu said festival represent their cultural heritage.
Comrade Nworgu further described 2025 festival of his community as one of the best in the history of the community
He explained as a royal community ,they took time to endure the festival stand the text of time
Nworgu noted the significance of the festival to his people as has brought back peace ,social harmony
He said the youth of his community has a role to play towards enduring the success of the event
Nworgu urged all relevant organs of the community to see the interest of the community as a priority so as to attract growth .
He encouraged the Youths to support in the development of the community and desist from acts capable of setting ablaze the community
On her part ,previousOsu ,Women leader thanked everyone that 2025 wrestling festival of her community successful .
Previous expressed gratitude to Aluu youths for working together towards enduring total ttsnsformation of the area .She urged young ladies to contribute their quota towards uplifting the community ,saying unity and peace of various communities are key.
She thanked Aluu Youth leadership for their sacrifices aimed at advancing the community
Previous urged young girls to alwsys make themselves available to serve their fatherland,