Igbo Think-tank, Aka Ikenga Commended for Unity of Ndigbo

Sunday Okobi

The Igbo Think -tank, Aka Ikenga, has been commended for its leadership placed on the recovery, unity and service to Ndigbo and the Nigeria state in general.

The group also called on all Ndigbo and political leaders from the Igbo nation across the world to unite towards uplifting the spirit of oneness, cohesion and love, as well as the development and growth of the South-east region.

The commendation was rendered by the Emeritus President of the association and President of the Orange Blue Organisation, Okemili Charles Odunukwe, when he received a delegation of the leadership and elders of the Igbo Think-tank in a surprise social outreach recently in Lagos.

Meanwhile, the President of Aka Ikenga, Agbalanze Chike Madueke, who led the group on the visit, had earlier thanked Odunukwe for opening his doors to them “because we were deliberate as brothers to show you gratitude for your leadership when you led and inspired us, which was simple, subtle, wholehearted and sublime.

“This is part our conscious approach to awaken and achieve what we aspire for Ndigbo collectively in broader inclusion.

“As the Think-tank for Ndigbo, knowledge pilgrimage like this is a norm, and couldn’t have been better than to an inspiration like you, a shoulder of support at all times. We are not unaware that the critical times in our country today especially in the Igbo Nation, leave us with little option than to work together cohesively, and make haste aggressively for renewal.”

The host, Odunukwe, who expressed appreciations for their visit, said: “What you people have just done to me by this visit is a touching reflection of my humble conviction that one of the greatest wealth in life is to have good people around you-friends and brothers. It does not cost money to love and to show it, just the willingness of heart.

“You have shown me love. I therefore receive this gesture with deep praise to God, and great affections to you all.

Together, we can achieve more, and be assured of my ready commitment in the vineyard of Aka Ikenga.”

The Igbo leader, who is the proprietor of the Colonades Hospitality range, further advised that the pursuit of truth and reconciliation as the irresistible pulse of progress and unity, championed by the leadership of the group, should not only continue in Aka Ikenga, but extended to all Ndigbo worldwide, with every zeal and capacity available to the association. He called on all Igbo sons and daughters to love one another and unite for the development and growth of the region.

Other executive members of the group that accompanied the president on the visit included the Secretary General, Ogbueshi Mark-Anthony Nduka-eze; Vice Presidents for Anambra and Imo States, Prince Tony Nwakeze; Mr. Russel Duru; the Treasurer, Mr. Sam Anyanwu; Financial Secretary, Ano Anyanwu; Mr. Felix Ofordu; the Anambra Special Liaison Officer for Lagos State, Mr. Leo Chiegboka, and the Publicity Secretary, Collins Steve Ugwu.