Group champions rebirth of Igbo spirit, decries mass exodus from Igboland

The Igbochukwu Foundation inaugurated its Interim National Executive Council at Obu Gad in Anambra State to promote excellence, hard work and unity among the Igbo people. Its convener, Dr Chike Obidigbo, condemned federal policies he said marginalize the Igbo and cited mass migration from the region to other parts of Nigeria and abroad. He described the foundation as a platform for dialogue and value reorientation aimed at preserving Igbo identity. Most Rev. Dr. R. C. Opoko was named president general and said the organization would peacefully pursue the cause of the Igbo and their culture.