Ajani Day Celebration

Ajani Day is a cultural and historical celebration dedicated to:

Honouring ancestors, heroes, and elders
Educating younger generations
Strengthening unity among Ajani indigenes at home and in the diaspora

Activities often include:

Cultural performances
Historical reflections
Recognition of service and leadership
Community dialogue and thanksgivin

Ajani Day is not just a celebration — it is a reaffirmation of identity.

Heroes & Elders of Ajani

Celebrated During Ajani Day

Honouring past and present leaders

Ajani Village has produced outstanding men and women who defended the dignity, culture, and progress of Ichida. Ajani Day honours these heroes, including:

Chief Ezeudegbunam Ezeokonkwo – Warrant Chief
Mr. Gilbert Iloehiagu – Defender of Ichida’s honour
Dim E.E. Nwosu (Dim IV of Ichida) – Community pillar
Late Barr. Gabriel Oyibo Azike – Ajani’s first lawyer
Late Dr. Chika Remmy Nwosu – Ajani’s first doctor
Late Mr. Basil Abazu – Builder of St. Simon’s Anglican Church
Late Mr. Matthew Obiajulu Okonkwo – Co-founder of IPU Onitsha

Ajani also celebrates farmers, craftsmen, teachers, nurses, footballers, women leaders, and welfare committee members who upheld unity and development.