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Igbotomma is an cultural event of epic proportion in Igbere, Bende Local Government in Abia State, Nigeria.
Igbotomma and Age Grade system in the context of Ezumezu is the climax of Ezumezu Igbere. The oldest age grade formally retires and a new age grade is named for continuity as the outgoing Age Grade retires from active service to the community. It simply means that the retirees have paid their dues to the community and are no longer required to compulsorily participate in community obligations such as levies (taxes) or act of war etc. Of course members of the retiring age grade have to fulfill certain criteria to actually be allowed or qualified to participate in the great honor of Igbotomma. One must be an active member in good financial standing. These include things like payment of dues, project levy, anniversary levy, Cooperative Society Ltd Dues as in the case of Udo Ebiri Age Grade the honorees of the year 2023 Ezumezu Igbere.
After retirement, any further action or participation in community mandatory activities is purely voluntary.
Ezumezu Igbere is an illustrious triennial homecoming event of Igbere people and friends of Igbere, celebrated from the third week of December to New Years Day. The 2 day event mainly takes place on December 26th and 27th. Interdenominational Church service on Christmas day December 25, is purely a prelude to Ezumezu whichfor now takes place at Igbere Secondary School field. Primary activities at Ezumezu includes, handing over of completed projects as previously promised by the retiring Age Grade. Other projects undertaken by various individuals and community organizations, national and international are acknowledged and received by the town as presented through Igbere Welfare Union IWU (the Governing Authority in Igbere) The other major activity is “Izara-afa (taking a name) by the youngest Age Grade such as Umu-Ebiri II, this year 2023. This succession ensures that there is always 13 Age Grades in the community at all time. Highlight activity at Ezumezu is the issuance of Certificate to individual members of the retiring Age Grade. The town also recognizes and welcomes the accomplishments of various individuals and community organizations.
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