Greater Igbo Forum Holds Inaugural Summit, October
The inaugural summit of the Greater Igbo Forum Worldwide has been slated for October 9, 2024, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with the theme: ‘Remaking Igbo Nation: Emergence of Unknown Gunmen’, Famous Reporters reports.
President of the forum, Lady Lois Jonathan, said the forum aimed at re-engineering the mindset of Igbo people in Diaspora and at home to embrace homegrown values, thereby restoring the dignity and pride of the Igbo nation.
Jonathan pointed out that the Summit which she described as timely, would among others, address pressing contemporary issues affecting Ndigbo, such as security challenges, economic development, political empowerment.
She maintained that Greater Igbo Forum Worldwide “is a non-political and non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting Igbo cultural heritage and values, fostering unity and cooperation among Igbo people worldwide.
She said it would encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development, as well as supporting good governance and leadership in the Igbo community and Nigeria at large.
Moreso, GIF posited that the Summit would provide a unique platform for Igbo people worldwide to converge, as well as share ideas, and find solutions to common challenges.
Speaking further, she disclosed that renowned speakers would share insights and expertise on critical issues affecting Ndigbo, networking opportunities among Igbo professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders.
However, the President regretted that the Igbo nation was faced with numerous challenges, ranging from political marginalization, economic underdevelopment, cultural erosion, and security threats, etc.
She said the Summit was geared towards addressing the various challenges thereby providing a platform for discussion and solution-finding, fostering unity and cooperation among Igbo people worldwide.
Other benefits of the summit as outlined are: promoting Igbo cultural heritage and values, encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development.
She said it stood out from other events due to its global reach, comprehensive approach, high-profile speaker lineup, and focus on actionable solutions and tangible outcomes.
According to her, Attenees at the event can expect networking opportunities with Igbo professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders, access to renowned speakers and experts in various fields, “a comprehensive report on the Summit’s proceedings and recommendations, opportunities for collaboration and partnership, and enhanced understanding of Igbo culture and heritage.
