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'''World igbo summit Group'''(WISG) is an umbrella body that brings all the [[Igbo people]] and it relevant bodies like [[Indigenous People of Biafra]](IPOB), [[Ohanaeze Ndigbo]], [[World Igbo Congress]], Igbo Leadership Development Foundation and other notable bodies within the region together including present and past Federal and state political office holders, kings, professionals, businessmen, Civil society activists, gender advocates and other experts of Igbo extraction residing in different parts of the world together to Foster the growth and unity of the region of the five state comprises of [[Imo State]],[[Anambra state]], [[Enugu state]] [[Ebonyi state]], [[Abia State]]. |
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| ⚫ | <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://newsexpressngr.com/news/89626-Field-only-Igbo-presidential-candidates-in-2023-World-Igbo-Summit-tells-Nigerian-parties-Tasks-other-ethnic-groups-|title= Field only Igbo presidential candidates in 2023 world Igbo summit tells Nigerian parties Tasks other ethnic groups|website= newsexpressngr.com |date= 2016-05-20}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/news/igbos-seek-road-map-for-economic-prosperity/|title= igbos seek road map for economic prosperity|website= guardian.ng |date= 2016-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://punchng.com/group-insists-on-igbo-presidency-in-2023/|title= group insists on igbo presidency in 2023|website= punchng.com |date= 2016-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://leadership.ng/igbo-summit-ohanaeze-offers-roadmap-for-restructuring/|title=igbo summit ohanaeze offers roadmap|website= leadership.ng |date= 2016-05-20}}</ref> |
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| name = World Igbo Summit Group |
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| membership = Director |
| membership = [[Director general]] - Ifedi Okwenna |
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| language = [[Igbo language|Igbo]], [[English language|English]] |
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| leader_title = Director |
| leader_title = Director general |
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| formation = 5 states ([[Abia State|Abia]], [[Anambra]], [[Ebonyi]], [[Enugu]] and [[Imo State|Imo]]) |
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| ⚫ | The '''World Igbo Summit Group''' is an umbrella body that brings all the [[Igbo people]] and its relevant bodies like [[Indigenous People of Biafra]], [[Ohanaeze Ndigbo]], [[World Igbo Congress]], Igbo Leadership Development Foundation and including present/past political office holders, Royal kings, professionals, businessmen, Civil society activists, gender advocates and other experts of Igbo extraction residing in different parts of the world together to Foster the growth and unity of the five state comprises [[Imo State]], [[Anambra state]], [[Enugu state]], [[Ebonyi state]], and [[Abia State]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://newsexpressngr.com/news/89626-Field-only-Igbo-presidential-candidates-in-2023-World-Igbo-Summit-tells-Nigerian-parties-Tasks-other-ethnic-groups-|title= Field only Igbo presidential candidates in 2023 world Igbo summit tells Nigerian parties Tasks other ethnic groups|website= newsexpressngr.com |date= 2016-05-20}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/news/igbos-seek-road-map-for-economic-prosperity/|title= igbos seek road map for economic prosperity|website= guardian.ng |date= 2016-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://punchng.com/group-insists-on-igbo-presidency-in-2023/|title= group insists on igbo presidency in 2023|website= punchng.com |date= 2016-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://leadership.ng/igbo-summit-ohanaeze-offers-roadmap-for-restructuring/|title=igbo summit ohanaeze offers roadmap|website= leadership.ng |date= 2016-05-20}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The group was formed in 2006 with Ifedi Okwenna as the [[Director general]] and strategic meetings are held yearly to bring all igbo heads within and outside the country together so as to foster unity and to project their 50-year visioning plan for 2066.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/world-igbo-summit-group-adopts-50-year-plan-developmen-igboland/|title= world igbo summit group adopts 50 year plan development igboland|website= businessday.ng |date= 2017-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://theeagleonline.com.ng/world-igbo-summit-group-commends-ohanaeze-for-successful-election/|title= world igbo summit group commends ohanaeze for successful election|website= theeagleonline.com.ng |date= 2015-08-10}}</ref> |
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==Conflict== |
==Conflict== |
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In 2018 the [[Indigenous People of Biafra]] |
In 2018 the [[Indigenous People of Biafra]] threatened for the summit not to be held insisting that the group would not accept anything other than a referendum for the rebirth of the Republic of [[Biafra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/05/21/igbo-summit-ohanaeze-ndigbo-extends-invitation-to-ipob-leaders/|title=Igbo Summit: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Extends Invitation to IPOB Leaders|date=May 21, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/269138-amidst-ipob-threat-ohaneze-holds-restructuring-summit.html|title=Amidst IPOB threat, Ohaneze holds restructuring summit|date=May 21, 2018}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/05/21/igbo-summit-ohanaeze-ndigbo-extends-invitation-to-ipob-leaders/|title=Igbo Summit: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Extends Invitation to IPOB Leaders|date=May 21, 2018}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/269138-amidst-ipob-threat-ohaneze-holds-restructuring-summit.html|title=Amidst IPOB threat, Ohaneze holds restructuring summit|date=May 21, 2018}}</ref> |
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The World Igbo Summit Group has called for an end to all contention and conflict in [[Ohanaeze Ndigbo]] and request all aggrieved parties to come together in the larger interest of [[Igbo people]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theeagleonline.com.ng/world-igbo-summit-group-commends-ohanaeze-for-successful-election/|title=World Igbo Summit Group commends Ohanaeze for successful election -|date=January 15, 2017}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theeagleonline.com.ng/world-igbo-summit-group-commends-ohanaeze-for-successful-election/|title=World Igbo Summit Group commends Ohanaeze for successful election -|date=January 15, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Vision Plan== |
==Vision Plan== |
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In 2016, World Igbo Summit Group adopted the resolutions for the immediate implementation of the 50-year visioning plan. The group took the decision at a post-summit meeting of the group held at the [[Gregory University]], [[Uturu]] in [[Abia State]]. |
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The resolution articulates short term, mid-term and long-term strategic plans to “comprehensively tackle the development of Igboland” and promote the |
The resolution articulates short term, mid-term and long-term strategic plans to “comprehensively tackle the development of Igboland” and promote the well-being of the people. It also strives to persuade Igbo entrepreneurs and investors in Nigeria and Diaspora to think-home and invest in Igboland.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/world-igbo-summit-group-adopts-50-year-plan-developmen-igboland/amp/|title=World Igbo Summit Group adopts 50-year plan for development of Igboland|date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> |
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The meeting was co-chaired by General (Sen) [[Ike Nwachukwu]], His Excellency Dr [[Chukwuemeka Ezeife]], Chief (Col.) [[Joseph Achuzie]], Chief Francis Oji and Chief [[Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu]]. The well attended Summit has in attendance great leaders of Igbo extractions from the East and West of Igboland including His Royal Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe (Obi of Onitsha), Eze Eberechi (Chairman South East Council of Traditional Rulers), Prof, [[Joe Irukwu]], Prof [[George Obiozor]], Prof Ihechukwu Madubuike, Igwe Prof [[Chukwuemeka Ike]], Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, Prof Epiphany Azinge, Prof Pat Utomi, Igwe Engr S.O Okafor, Dr Gregory Ibe, Iyom Josephine Anenih, Chief Simon Nsobundu Okeke, Dr Ifedi Okwenna, Prof Maurice Iwu and so many other Igbo great intellectuals. |
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/world-igbo-summit-group-adopts-50-year-plan-developmen-igboland/amp/|title=World Igbo Summit Group adopts 50-year plan for development of Igboland|date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 07:09, 28 November 2023
| Formation | 5 states (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo) |
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| Membership | Director general - Ifedi Okwenna |
Official language | Igbo, English |
The World Igbo Summit Group is an umbrella body that brings all the Igbo people and its relevant bodies like Indigenous People of Biafra, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, World Igbo Congress, Igbo Leadership Development Foundation and including present/past political office holders, Royal kings, professionals, businessmen, Civil society activists, gender advocates and other experts of Igbo extraction residing in different parts of the world together to Foster the growth and unity of the five state comprises Imo State, Anambra state, Enugu state, Ebonyi state, and Abia State.[1][2][3][4]
The group was formed in 2006 with Ifedi Okwenna as the Director general and strategic meetings are held yearly to bring all igbo heads within and outside the country together so as to foster unity and to project their 50-year visioning plan for 2066.[2][5][6]
Conflict
[edit]In 2018 the Indigenous People of Biafra threatened for the summit not to be held insisting that the group would not accept anything other than a referendum for the rebirth of the Republic of Biafra.[7][8]
The World Igbo Summit Group has called for an end to all contention and conflict in Ohanaeze Ndigbo and request all aggrieved parties to come together in the larger interest of Igbo people.[9]
Vision Plan
[edit]In 2016, World Igbo Summit Group adopted the resolutions for the immediate implementation of the 50-year visioning plan. The group took the decision at a post-summit meeting of the group held at the Gregory University, Uturu in Abia State.
The resolution articulates short term, mid-term and long-term strategic plans to “comprehensively tackle the development of Igboland” and promote the well-being of the people. It also strives to persuade Igbo entrepreneurs and investors in Nigeria and Diaspora to think-home and invest in Igboland.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Field only Igbo presidential candidates in 2023 world Igbo summit tells Nigerian parties Tasks other ethnic groups". newsexpressngr.com. 2016-05-20.
- ^ a b "igbos seek road map for economic prosperity". guardian.ng. 2016-05-20.
- ^ "group insists on igbo presidency in 2023". punchng.com. 2016-05-20.
- ^ "igbo summit ohanaeze offers roadmap". leadership.ng. 2016-05-20.
- ^ "world igbo summit group adopts 50 year plan development igboland". businessday.ng. 2017-05-10.
- ^ "world igbo summit group commends ohanaeze for successful election". theeagleonline.com.ng. 2015-08-10.
- ^ "Igbo Summit: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Extends Invitation to IPOB Leaders". May 21, 2018.
- ^ "Amidst IPOB threat, Ohaneze holds restructuring summit". May 21, 2018.
- ^ "World Igbo Summit Group commends Ohanaeze for successful election -". January 15, 2017.
- ^ "World Igbo Summit Group adopts 50-year plan for development of Igboland". March 5, 2017.