President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof George Obiozor
Ohanaeze chooses Sept. 29 for 2021 Igbo Day celebration
[From CHINEDU NWAFOR, Abakaliki]
Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has fixed 2021 edition of Igbo Day celebration for September 29, 2021, to be held in Enugu.
A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, Mr Chiedozue Alex Ogbonnia, and made available to Journalists in Enugu on Wednesday, disclosed that the theme of this year’s Igbo Day Celebration is “Onye aghana nwanneya”, meaning, “Be your brother’s keeper” or “Do not abandon your brother, especially in times of need.”
Ogbonnia further disclosed that the central planning committee of the event had been inaugurated by President General of Ohanaeze, Professor George Obiozor.
The Committee, according to the statement, is to be chaired by a retired federal bureaucrat and traditional ruler of Olo community, Ezeagu LGA of Enugu State, His Royal Majesty, Ambassador Lawrence O C Agubuzu, Chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, and Hon. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo as the Secretary.
“The events to mark this year’s Igbo Day includes prayer in all Churches in Igbo Land on Sunday, September 26, 2021. There will be a public lecture at the International Conference Centre, Institute of Management and Technology, IMT, Enugu on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 by Professor Osita Ogbu of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus; followed by Nollywood/ Creativity by prominent Igbo Nollywood entrepreneurs.
“The Grand Finale which takes place at Michael Okpara Square, Independence Lay Out, Enugu on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 will be chaired by Chief Allen Onyema, the Chairman/CEO of Air Peace, an indigenous Airline.
“Among the programmes lined up for the Grand Finale are a match past of cultural troupes from states and communities in Igbo Land. More importantly, the event will offer a unique opportunity for individuals, captains of industry, groups, companies, universities and states to showcase and advertise their local produce and innovations,” the statement reads in part.
