The Chairman of the Planning Committee of Igbo Day, an upcoming Lagos cultural program in Lagos, Apostle Patrick Nwanze has urged his Anioma kit and kins, the world over to attend the event.
He made the call while addressing newsmen in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
Apostle Nwanze, who is also also the President-General of Apex Association of Anioma (APA,) stated that “as the Igbo community prepares to celebrate the upcoming Igbo Day Heritage with the theme “Unity in Diversity, Celebrating the Excellence of Igbo Tradition and Heritage,” we urge all Anioma indigenes to lend their full support to this momentous occasion.”
“As descendants of Igbo heritage, Anioma people have a rich cultural identity that is intricately linked with the Igbo tradition,” he further said.”
Apostle Nwanze believed that many Anioma sons and daughters have distinguished themselves as proud promoters of Igbo culture and they include notable figures such as Obuzor of Ibusa, HRM Obi Prof Louis Nwoboshi, Chief Roland Nwanze, and Prof. Adaobi Ugbomeh. In the same vein, the upcoming event enjoys the full backing of Prof Pat Utomi and Barr Chinonye Edmund Obiagwu, SAN, who are considered giants in their regions, the Agu Anioma remarked.
He further emphasized that this year’s edition would be significant, as notable planners include renowned scholars from various academic fields like Dr Emeka Anyagwa, the Committee’s Secretary, Dr. Emeka Henry Obidi, Hon, Chief. Chinedu Felix Arthur-Ugwa, JP, Prince Agubata Marcus, and many more.
“We call on all Anioma indigenes to see this event as their own and to participate fully, both financially and morally. Let us come together to celebrate our shared Igbo heritage and showcase our rich cultural traditions to the world,” he appealed.
According to the organizers, the Igbo Day Heritage event will feature a range of exciting activities, including traditional dance performances, masquerade displays, fashion parades, and a grand procession of Ndi Eze/Obas. The event will also host a special Economic Rapport Summit on October 12, 2025, which the organizers also said will bring together stakeholders to discuss the relationship between the host community, Lagos State, and Ndigbo.
Senators, governors and other high profile-personalities from Yorubaland and beyond are also billed to attend the event while the organizers plan a novelty match between the physically challenged persons and Lagos, the host community to mark the event.
The Igbo Day, a planned cultural activity of the Lagos Wing of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, is scheduled to take place on October 18, 2025. The planning committee is headed by Apostle Patrick Nwanze from the Anioma region who is remarkable for his impressive stature in leadership.
