The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has announced that this year’s Igbo Day 2025 will be held in Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday, September 28, and Monday, September 29, 2025.
According to the National Publicity Secretary of the organization, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, the theme of the commemoration is “Onye Aghana Nwanne Ya” (Be your brother’s keeper), which underscores the essence of Igbo unity, remembrance, and resilience.
“Igbo Day remains a solemn and sacred occasion in the Igbo national calendar. It is a moment for collective reflection, honouring above all, the memory of late Igbo patriots victims of the 1966 pogrom—innocent patriots and heroes whose sacrifice continues to inspire the spirit of unity, justice, and peace among Ndigbo,” Chukwu said in a statement.
The two-day event will begin on Sunday, September 28, with a Thanksgiving Service to be held simultaneously across churches in Igbo land. By 4:00 pm the same day, the Igbo Day Lecture will take place at Hilton Leisure Hotel, Regina Road, Awka, featuring eminent scholars, cultural leaders, and stakeholders.
The celebration proper will hold on Monday, September 29, at Ekwueme Square, Awka, and will include prayers, tributes, and cultural performances showcasing Igbo heritage.
Dignitaries expected at the event include Senator Ned Nwoko, who will serve as Chairman of the Occasion; Senator Azuta Mbata, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, as Chief Host; and the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as Host Governor.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide calls on all Igbo sons and daughters, friends of Ndigbo, and lovers of justice and unity to be part of this historic event. Together, we remember. Together, we rise,” the statement added.
