/EUROPEAN IGBO COMMUNITY (EIC) CONGRATULATES THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF OHANAEZE NDIGBO

EUROPEAN IGBO COMMUNITY (EIC) CONGRATULATES THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF OHANAEZE NDIGBO

On behalf of European Igbo Community EIC, we congratulate the President General-Elect BAR JOHN NNIA NWODO, the Secretary General BAR UCHE OKWUKWU, and all members of the newly elected Executive Council of Ohanaeze Ndigbo on their victory in the last general election held on 10th January, 2017 in Enugu, Nigeria.


Like wise, we commend the efforts of the Imeobi, the outgoing Executives and the entire components of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, 
It’s our pleasure to send you our very best wishes on your smooth transition especially at a time like this that the whole of South East need to speak with one voice and in a strong accord.

We remain glad and proud of the selfless efforts made by the outgoing leadership of Chief Gary Enwo- Igariweh President General Emeritus, Dr. Joe Nwaorgu Secretary General Emeritus and their team who worked with the Igbo Diaspora leadership like never before. It might interest you to note that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has truly earned the respect of the groups such as IWA – Igbo World Assembly, CISA – Council of Igbo States in Americas (USA & Canada), and of course the EIC – European Igbo Community who have had the pleasure of cooperating with her. A big up to the President of IWA Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze & the entire IWA leaders and Reps of different member countries from around the globe.

As we, our affiliates and partners continue to observe, engage, and monitor the Igbo affairs worldwide, we are confident that the Igbos have chosen another formidable team that will represent their interests, defend and uphold the core Igbo values, cooperate with neighbours and friends of Ndigbo, embrace innovative ideas for development, regional self sustenance and National unity, speak with one voice without fear, favour or rancour.

More-so, at a time like this that economic woes, security and some other key issues are commonly challenging, the non – partisan role of Ohanaeze makes her ideal to gear up and solicit on behalf of the Igbos at the rural, state and national levels respectively thus reassuring Ndigbo both home and abroad that they made the right choice. Obviously, we see marginalization, ostracism, intimidation and ethnic dichotomy as potential dangers capable of destroying the peace of the Nation.

However, we do hope you will partner with other regional leaders to obliterate religious, moral and ethnic differences which have become a menace to our Nation. The European Igbo Community is calling on all Igbos to remain law abiding. We trust that under your watch, attention of the state and federal governments will not fail to be drawn strongly whenever need be especially on economic development.

Igbos living in every part of the world hold Ohanaeze Ndigbo to high esteem. They count on you to drive for a value adding Igbo Agenda, your conscientious service, proper recognition and integration of Igbo Diaspora leadership and attraction of investors to the South East. 

Once again, EIC congratulates your team sincerely, remain focused and please keep up your magnanimity as we urge all Traditional Rulers, the South Eastern Governors, past & present Political leaders, Professionals, business Gurus, Igbos and friends of the Igbo people to support Ohanaeze Ndigbo better than ever. “The Igbos must start developing Ala Igbo & always speak with one voice, and we owe these challenges to posterity”. 

The best time for a swift consolidation and transformation of the Igbo land is now! 

On behalf of all the Igbos and friends of Ndigbo in and around Europe, accept our very best wishes for many more rewarding years at service to Ndi Igbo. 

Long live Igbo World Assembly, Long live European Igbo Community, Long live Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

“Chukwu Abiama gozie ma nonyekwara anyi na ubochi Eke, Orie, Afor na Nkwo. Ndu mmiri, ndu azu!! Ya diri anyi nma, Iseeeeooooooooh!!! “ 

 

 

Chief Oliver Nwankwor                               Amb Kennedy Onyeke

Chairman EIC                                            Secretary General EIC

 

Hon. Mike Ndukwe                                    Chief Christian Onuorah

Vice Chairman EIC                                     BOT Chairman EIC