New Pan Igbo Organization Emerges

                                        

In its bid to chart a progressive and purposeful course for the Igbo Nation, a new Pan Igbo Cultural Organization, Odenigbo Peoples Assembly (OPA), has emerged, with its National President, Chief Kelechukwu Chidiadi, calling on Ndigbo to rise and speak with one voice, so as to advance their economic, social and political wellbeing in Nigeria.

Speaking during their inaugural meeting in Enugu, the Enugu State capital, Chidiadi insisted that there was need to focus on the promotion of Igbo interests in Nigeria, and regretted that Ndigbo had not been adequately represented in all spheres of our national life, despite their unequalled contributions to the overall progress of the country.

According to the OPA president, his organization would tirelessly work for the interests of Ndigbo in the South-East and the South-South Geo-Political zones, both for their development and the progress and stability of Nigeria.

He assured that the Assembly had already received the support of some well known Igbo leaders and traditional rulers, and assured that consultations were on-going so as to get the support of more Igbo leaders of Thought and traditional rulers.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the OPA Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Chinedu Mba, expressed optimism that the group will ensure peace and progress among all Igbos, as well as restore their pride of place and dignity in our national life.

He assured that OPA will also champion the course of uniting Ndigbo, so as to focus on achieving the Igbo agenda in the national polity.

The National Secretary of the Assembly, Chief Chris Okonkwo, in his speech, highlighted some of the aims and objectives of the organization, while its Legal Adviser, Barr. Destiny Nnagbo, stated that one of the primary objectives of the Assembly, was to unite the Igbos for the collective development of Igbo land and the country in general.

At the end of their meeting, the OPA announced membership of its executive and functionaries, including the Enugu and Anambra  State Chapter Chairmen, Mr. Linus Ali and Chief Lawrence Anibelu respectively, while others are Women Leaders for Ebonyi and Enugu States, National Youth leader, and Welfare officer, among others.