Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar at the Leboku festival in Abuja.
By Our Reporter
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, was among the many sons and daughters of the state who gathered in Abuja over the weekend for this year’s Leboku New Yam Festival.
This year’s celebration, themed “Kedei Sana Leboku Jana” — Unity and Expansion of Our Cultural Heritage, took place at the Bolton White Event Center in Wuse Zone 7. The festival drew together a lively mix of cultural enthusiasts, community leaders, and friends of the state, all eager to showcase the rich traditions that make Cross River unique.
Dr. Ironbar’s attendance was more than symbolic; it reflected his belief in the power of cultural festivals to unite people, especially those living outside the state.
By joining the gathering, Ironbar who is the Otu Kinwang I of Boki Nation, also echoed the government’s commitment to keeping heritage alive while strengthening the ties that bind Cross Riverians across communities.
