Ohanaeze Ndigbo Plans 2026 Igbo Day Celebration in Umuahia

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide announced that the 2026 Igbo Day celebration will take place in Umuahia, Abia State, from September 28 to 29, 2026. The event aims to strengthen unity among the Igbo people both locally and in the diaspora.

Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, the Policy Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, stated that the theme for this year’s celebration, ‘Njiko Ka’ (meaning ‘Togetherness is best’), emphasizes the importance of unity. The celebration will commence with a public lecture titled ‘Igbo Charter of Strategic Engagement for National Development’ on September 28, delivered by Prof. Kingsley Moghalu at the Michael Okpara Auditorium.

The main event on September 29 will include a wreath-laying ceremony, an inter-denominational church service, and cultural displays at the Michael Okpara Square Events Centre. The President General, Senator John Azuta Mbata, will deliver a welcome address and the State of the Union Address during the grand finale.