Igbo sue for unity under new leadership

An Igbo group under the aegis of Izu-Umunna Cultural Association (IUCA), has tasked ‘Ndigbo’ to unite as people especially under the new leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo.

The President of the group, Dr. Ugo Ihekuna said that Igbo unity can not be over emphasized at a time like this when the tribe is facing marginalisation.

Congratulating the new leadership, Mr. Ihekuna task the new President of the apex Igbo socio-cultural association, Dr. Nnia Nwodo, to use his position to further strengthen the indivisibility of ‘Ndigbo’.

In a statement signed by the Secretary General, Chief Elvis Chukwu, IUCA described Nwodo’s election as very apt especially coming at a time the Igbo nation is facing a lot of challenges.

The statement said, “We are optimistic that your election will give Ohaneze Ndigbo a new sense of direction and purpose and lay to rest the lingering squabbles that had bugged down the smooth running of Ohaneze Ndigbo for some time now.

IUCA expressed the wish that Nwodo will bring his wealth of experience as a technocrat and seasoned statesman cum administrator to bear on his new assignment, adding, “We hope that the Ohaneze Ndigbo will direction and purpose under your leadership”, the statement read.