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Nov

2024

Let Every Igbo Join The Clarion Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

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UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE. JOURNEY TO ANIOMA STATE From Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Asaba, 31st August, 2024.TO Igbo Elders And Stakeholders Mega Summit, Enugu, December 2024. The Igbo are indigenous and aboriginal in 13 contiguous States of Nigeria, as follows: Abia State Akwa Ibom State Anambra State Bayelsa State Benue State Cross River State Delta State Ebonyi State Edo State Enugu State Imo State Kogi State Rivers State. As parts of the genocide against the Igbo people between 1966-1970, the then Head of State of Nigeria, General Yakubu Gowon, (Rtd) balkanized the survived ethnic nationality into bits and pieces. He…

Nov

2024

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Let Every Igbo Join The Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – By United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

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UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE. JOURNEY TO ANIOMA STATE From Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Asaba, 31st, August, 2024.TO Igbo Elders And Stakeholders Mega Summit, Enugu, December 2024. The Igbo are indigenous and aboriginal in 13 contiguous States of Nigeria, as follows: Abia State Akwa Ibom State Anambra State Bayelsa State Benue State Cross River State Delta State Ebonyi State Edo State Enugu State Imo State Kogi State Rivers State. During the genocide against the Igbo, Gowon divided the survivors into bits and pieces scattered into various States as politically weak and ineffective entities to be eternally suppressed, cruelly annihilated, marginalized, exploited,…

Oct

2024

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News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, People & Events, South East

Commentary: THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATIONDRAWS CLOSER: This Year Nomination Of First Elevens' Distinguished Personalities Of The Igbo Great Achievers From The South East Region Of Nigeria , Including Delta , Rivers And Other Igbo Speaking States, In Their Different Fields Of Endeavour Are On-Going, Which Will End On The 15th November 2024. Heralds of the Igbo Great Achievers can begin to nominate and field the names of Who is Who and Who Does What in Igbo Land with preponderance of evidence of their landmarks, uncommon and monumental achievements, with the aim of celebrating and honouring them on…

Oct

2024

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About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

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ABOUT US:UNITED IGBO ELDERS' COUNCIL (UNIEC) WORLDWIDE:(Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) Philosophy, Vision & Mission. The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, an offshoot of ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY, the foremost socio-cultural umbrella body of Igbo Elders Council, consisting of Elder-statesmen, major stakeholders , opinion leaders and leaders of thought both within Nigeria and in the Diaspora. It is an independent movement and a child of necessity, advocating for the restoration of Igbo identity , language, norms , values, tradition , cultural heritage as well as regeneration of Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy. UNIEC WORLDWIDE is…

Sep

2024

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United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY

News Flash, People & Events, South East

UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC)*WORLDWIDE * 2024 SPECIAL IGBO DAY ANNIVERSARY 1.Unquantified number of Igbo peoples perished in the trans-Saharan slave trade and wars, connecting the Mediterranean, Middle and Far Eastern ancient worlds with Igbo metal technologies. The Igboukwu/Awka axes bear testimony to this. 2.Countless millions of Igbo were thrown into or drowned in the Atlantic ocean; perished in the plantation, railroad, industrial and domestic service Americas; opened several modest countries in the Caribbean; fought for and created the first black independent state of Haïti; participated in the continental independence struggles of Bolivar; and authored and inspired the civil rights revolution,…

Sep

2024

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Abia Hosts South East Council Of Traditional Rulers Meeting

Abia State, News Flash, South East

Abia Hosts South East Council of Traditional Rulers Meeting. The Agbogidi himself, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe arrives for the meeting of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers holding at the newly completed Magnificent JAAC Building in Umuahia. The JACC building which was abandoned for over 9 years before the emergence of Governor Alex Otti was quickly completed and properly furnished by the Otti led-government.The place is a beauty to behold. Already, the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs led by Prince Uzor Nwachukwu has been moved to the JAAC Building a few days. Trust Governor…

Sep

2024

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The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration – Showcasing Great Igbo Sons/Daughters And Like-minded Nigerians To The World

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events, South East

The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration - Showcasing Great Igbo Sons/Daughters And Like-minded Nigerians To The World Celebration!Celebration!!Celebration!!!The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day CelebrationAnd Her Twenty -Four Elder-Statesmen National Advisory Council (NAC),Patrons And Patronesses From The South East Region Of Nigeria, Including Delta And Rivers States Are As Follows: NATIONAL PRESIDENT: Chief S. N. Okeke, OFR. (Ochendo Ndigbo).Fmr. Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC). NAT. LIFE PATRON, UNIEC: His Lordship, Hon. Justice Anthony I. Iguh, CON;Emeritus Justice of the Supreme Court, and fmr. Chief Judge of the old and new Anambra States. NAT. DEPUTY PRESIDENT AND LIFE PATRON, UNIEC:Emeritus VC…

Sep

2024

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Abia Infrastructure Mandate (AIM) condemns xenophobic comments against Ndigbo.

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! PRESS RELEASE ! PRESS RELEASE ! IGBOS ARE NOT THE PROBLEM OF NIGERIA Being a release by Abia Infrastructure Mandate (AIM) in response to Professor Ahmed Bako's inaugural lecture titled "The Igbo Factor in the History of Inter-Group Relations and Commerce in Kano: Opportunities and Challenges Revisited" Preamble:A pan Igbo infrastructure development think tank, Abia Infrastructure Mandate (AIM) has punched holes in the just presented "inaugural lecture" by Professor Ahmed Bako of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Kaduna State wherein he went overboard distorting and manipulating history and contemporary events to justify inherently prone Igbo-toxic verses and narratives in…

Sep

2024

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Alaigbo Achievers Legacy(Aku Ruo Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka); In Collaboration With United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide, HONOURS Outstanding Sons And Daughters

News Flash, People & Events, South East

ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY,(Aku Ruo Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) In Collaboration With; UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCILWORLDWIDE HONOURS OUTSTANDING SONS AND DAUGHTERSl Alaigbo constitutes the single largest ethnic group in the world and geographically. Ndigbo, by reason of studies, can be said to be occupying the Centre of the earth. Alaigbo is the indigenous home of Igbo people that is made of Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Imo Kogi, Rivers; States of major and minor Igbo indignity. Ndigbo are known all over the world for their doggedness, resilience, hard work and industriousness. According to the Director…

Aug

2024

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United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration

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ANNOUNCEMENT!!!ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACYIn Collaboration with;United Igbo Elders Council WorldwidePresentsTHE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATION(Aku Ruo, Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) Alaigbo Achievers Legacy is an honorific independent legal entity, a Home -driven and delivery investment organization, empowered in line with the "Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy of Aku Ruo Ulo, to promote good societal values and right ideals within the Igbo nation. The Great Igbo Achievers was conceptualised mainly to adequately and constructively examine landmark achievements and signature legacy projects of state governors, members of the National Assembly and notably individuals of Igbo speaking states for recognition and Excellent…