Group Tasks Ndigbo on Homegrown Values

By Angel-Linda Ike

The President of the Greater Igbo Forum, GIF, Lois Jonathan, has called on the Igbo people to come together to embrace homegrown values, by restoring the dignity and pride of the Igbo land.

Jonathan made the call, in a press statement, to unveil the date of the inaugural summit of the Forum, scheduled to kick off on October 9, 2024, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

She said the forum aims at re-orienting Igbo people in the Diaspora and at home and to address pressing contemporary issues affecting Ndigbo, including security challenges, economic development, and political empowerment.

The Summit’s theme: “Remaking the Igbo Nation: Emergence of Unknown Gunmen,” will provide a unique platform for Igbo people worldwide to converge, share ideas, and find solutions to common challenges affecting the Igbo people.

According to the President, it will also encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development, and support good governance and leadership in the Igbo community and Nigeria at large.

She said, “Renowned speakers are to share insights and expertise on critical issues affecting Ndigbo, networking opportunities among Igbo professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

“The Igbo nation faces numerous challenges, including political marginalization, economic underdevelopment, cultural erosion, and security threats.

“The Summit aims to address these challenges by providing a platform for discussion and solution-finding, fostering unity and cooperation among Igbo people worldwide, promoting Igbo cultural heritage and values, and encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development.

“This stands out from other events due to its global reach, comprehensive approach, high-profile speaker lineup, and focus on actionable solutions and tangible outcomes.”

Jonathan explained that the Greater Igbo Forum Worldwide is a non-political and non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Igbo cultural heritage and values, fostering unity and cooperation among Igbo people worldwide.

She assured Ndigbo to expect at the event, networking opportunities with Igbo professionals, and entrepreneurs, access to renowned speakers and experts in various fields, a comprehensive report on the Summit’s proceedings and recommendations, opportunities for collaboration and partnership, and enhanced understanding of Igbo culture and heritage.