2026 Ohanaeze Day Will Strengthen Igbo Unity
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has said the 2026 Igbo Day celebration is aimed at strengthening the bond of unity among Igbo people both
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the most prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization, has announced plans for the 2026 Igbo Day celebration. This two-day event, scheduled for September 28-29, 2026, in Umuahia, Abia State, aims to strengthen unity among Igbo people living in Nigeria and abroad. Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, the Policy Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, highlighted that the celebration would promote strategic engagement and organic solidarity among Ndigbo.
The theme 'Njiko Ka', which means 'Togetherness is best', underscores the importance of unity. The event will start with a public lecture on September 28, delivered by renowned economist Prof. Kingsley Moghalu. The lecture will delve into the Igbo Charter of Strategic Engagement for National Development, a strategic document prepared by a committee of over 100 Igbo professionals.
The main celebration on September 29 will feature activities such as a wreath-laying at the Cenotaph, an inter-denominational church service, a traditional march-past by the seven Igbo states, cultural displays, and a State of the Union Address by the President General. The event is expected to see participation from Ohanaeze chapters and affiliates across Nigeria and in the diaspora, along with leaders from various Igbo communities.
The Abia State Government, under Governor Alex Otti, has agreed to host the 2026 edition of the celebration.
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