OHANAEZE NDIGBO HAILS IGBANKE COMMUNITY FOR EMBRACING IGBO ROOTS

OHANAEZE NDIGBO HAILS IGBANKE COMMUNITY FOR EMBRACING IGBO ROOTS

President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Sen John Azuta-Mbata, has hailed the Akiko Uwa Social Cultural Group over the successful conclusion of the Igbanke Unity Festival held under the theme “Igbanke Nor be Bini”.

He assured the collaboration of Ndigbo with the Igbanke, a community in Edo State, in the realisation of their ancestry.

In a statement he personally signed, Azuta-Mbata praised the Igbanke community for the bold declaration of identity and commitment to celebrating their authentic Igbo heritage.

“I bring the warmest congratulations of the entirety of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide to Akiko Uwa Social Cultural Group of Igbanke on the resounding success of the Igbanke Unity Festival, aptly themed “Igbanke Nor be Bini,” he said.

“This bold declaration of identity is a testament to your unwavering commitment to asserting and celebrating your authentic Igbo heritage. By proudly affirming your Igbo ancestry, you have demonstrated resilience and pride in the face of historical misconceptions.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide commends your efforts in promoting unity, cultural preservation, and the advancement of our great Igbo nation. Your festival is a beacon of hope and inspiration to other Igbo communities.

“We assure you that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide will partner with your group in all our activities, leveraging our collective strengths to promote Igbo interests and heritage.

“We shall equally incorporate the people of Igbanke in all our activities. Igbo bu ofu (Igbos are one and united). Together, we can achieve greater heights. Once again, congratulations on this great achievement. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration.”