The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has firmly affirmed that the scheduled 2023 Igbo Day on September 28 and 29 is of utmost importance, sacred and non-negotiable. Furthermore, the group has clarified that there will be no conflict or overlap between the 2023 Igbo Day and the South-East Summit on Security and Economy, both slated for the same dates in Enugu and Owerri, Imo State.
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, conveyed this message through a statement issued by the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Alex Ogbonnia, in Enugu on Monday.
Iwuanyanwu emphasized that both events will run concurrently in Enugu and Owerri, aimed at ensuring maximum participation from the people of the region. He addressed the need to clear up any potential confusion regarding these two simultaneous events, emphasizing their significance.
The President General explained that on September 28, they would commence the South-East Summit on Security and Economy in Owerri at 10 am. Later that same day, at 4 pm, the first program of Igbo Day 2023, a public lecture, would take place at the Old Governors Lodge in Enugu.
Iwuanyanwu elaborated that the summit would continue in Owerri on September 29, featuring specialized sessions on security, economy, and related matters, with exclusive invitations extended to stakeholders, professionals, technocrats, and experts.
He pointed out that the grand finale of Igbo Day 2023 would occur on the same day, September 29, in Enugu, intended for all Igbo sons and daughters.
The President General underscored the historical significance and sacred nature of September 29th for Igbo Day Celebration. He also emphasized the collaborative efforts of the South-East governors and the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide to ensure the success of both events.
Iwuanyanwu noted the geographic proximity of the South-Eastern states, all within a two-hour driving distance from one another, as evidence of their shared history, destiny, and unity, reinforced by the simultaneous occurrence of these two events.
In conclusion, he extended a warm welcome to all invited individuals, whether they be sons and daughters, in-laws, friends, or partners, to join them for both the South-East Summit on Security and Economy and Igbo Day 2023 on September 28th and 29th.
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