{"id":4049,"date":"2013-01-14T18:14:59","date_gmt":"2013-01-14T18:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=4049"},"modified":"2013-01-14T18:45:37","modified_gmt":"2013-01-14T18:45:37","slug":"okorocha-wants-strengthening-of-cultural-affinity-with-ashante-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=4049","title":{"rendered":"Okorocha Wants strengthening of Cultural Affinity with Ashante Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Okorocha Wants strengthening of Cultural Affinity with Ashante Kingdom<\/p>\n

The Governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha has called for the strengthening of cultural affinity with the Ashante Kingdom to deepen ties between people of the nations.\u00a0\u00a0 Governor Okorocha made the call during a visit to the Asantehene of Ashanti Kingdom His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He said since the Ashantis and Igbos share common cultural norms and mores, efforts should be stepped up for greater integration for mutual benefit of the people. \u201cThe cultures of our people are similar as well as their skills and industry.\u00a0 We should take advantage of this moment to explore and share our common identity for the greater economic good of our people\u201d he said.\u00a0 Governor Okorocha pledged his readiness to open up the state to the Ashantis and all legitimate businessmen from Ghana and called for the exchange of cultural activities to promote rapid integration.<\/p>\n

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King Osei Tutu II who accepted Governor Okorocha\u2019s invitation to visit Imo State pledged to work toward the unity of Igbos and his subjects.\u00a0 He praised the policies of Governor Okorocha as transformational and designed to lift millions of people from poverty. \u201cI have watched with keen interest the impressive achievement in your state and your effort to provide free education to the poor.\u00a0 I can only wish you well and urge you to continue to make a difference in the lives of the poor\u201d he said.\u00a0 The revered monarch said the preservation of a people\u2019s culture holds the key to their future and survival and promised to promote Igbo and Ashanti cultural exchange program.<\/p>\n

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In a related development Ghanaian President John Mahama has pledged to support the education policies of Governor Okorocha.<\/p>\n

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President Mahama made the promise when he received the Imo State Governor in his office in Accra.\u00a0 He urged Governor Okorocha to continue providing effective leadership to the people and commended him for his philanthropy through the Rochas Foundation Colleges.\u00a0 President Mahama who said his sister\u2019s mother if from the Balogun family in Offa Kwara State, pledged the commitment of his administration towards economic development of the region and improved ties with Nigeria.\u00a0 \u201cI have Nigerian roots and it\u2019s in our mutual interest to ensure a vibrant economic and cultural cooperation for our mutual benefit\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Former Ghanaian president John Kuffour also received Governor Okorocha and urged him to work towards a greater cooperation between Nigeria and Ghana.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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