Ohanaeze Ndigbo inaugurates committee on Igbo charter of strategic engagement for nat’l development

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Friday, 30th January 2026, successfully inaugurated the Committee on the Igbo Charter of Strategic Engagements for National Development, marking a significant step towards articulating a unified and forward-looking framework for the collective aspirations of Ndigbo within the Nigerian federation.

In his address at the inauguration, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, charged the committee to approach its assignment with courage, creativity, wisdom and broad-mindedness. He emphasized that the proposed Charter must transcend being a mere document and instead serve as a compelling blueprint that clearly defines the political, economic, social and cultural aspirations of the Igbo people, while promoting equity, justice, fairness and inclusiveness in national governance.

The committee is chaired by Professor Kingsley Moghalu, a renowned economist, public policy expert and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Professor Moghalu is widely respected for his contributions to economic reform, leadership development and national discourse. With this background, Moghalu brings to the assignment a wealth of experience from both public service and academia. Speaking on behalf of the committee, he accepted the responsibility and assured the President General that the committee would diligently deliver on its mandate within the stipulated timeframe.

The committee which is made up of select top Igbo leaders: technocrats, clergy, Traditional Rulers, political leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and opinion moulders had members in attendance at the inauguration. The Chairman underscored that his committee would ensure a broad-based commitment to develop a unifying Charter that consolidates the voices of Igbo communities at home and in the diaspora into a single, credible position.

The committee is expected to submit its final report and Charter to the President General within two months. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide calls on all stakeholders and the wider Igbo public to actively support the process by engaging constructively with committee members, noting that the strength and legitimacy of the Charter will rest on the depth of collective input.

This initiative reaffirms Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide’s commitment to securing dignity, security, prosperity and a just future for present and future generations of Ndigbo.