National Holiday
Esan Day is celebrated at the Tafawa Balewa square, Lagos every December. During the occasions names of prominent Esan figures are read to loud ovation. Esan believe in self-help, thus assisting to reach villages and towns to achieve development.
Read more about this topic: Esan People
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