Igbo group partners Anambra govt to promote Igbo language, culture 

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

A group, ‘Otu Suwakwa Igbo Initiative’, that is concerned with the promotion of Igbo language and culture, has sought partnership with Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Information.

Her State Chairman, Patrick Udealo Okoye, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to Commissioner for Education Ngozi Chuma-Udeh in her office.

He acknowledged that the appointment of Ngozi Chuma-Udeh has facilitated the translation of Soludo’s education agenda into reality.

“The purpose of the visit is to seek partnership with the Ministry of Education in realizing the objectives of the group which are centered on the promotion of Igbo language and culture” Okoye said.

Responding, Commissioner Chuma-Udeh described the Igbo nation as a unique race whose language and culture must not be allowed to go into extinction.

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 “Igbos are so special that wherever they are, development follows them” she stated.

Chuma-Udeh who recounted her roles in the early days of the formation of Otu Suwakwa Igbo Initiative, eulogized the founder of the group, Pita Ejiofo, for all his activities geared towards promoting Igbo language and culture. 

She promised to give all needed support for the growth of Igbo language and culture, as the Commissioner for Education and personally as  Ngozi Chuma-Udeh.