Uche Onyema, Owerri
The Igbo apex social cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has inaugurated its 2025 Constitution Review Committee.
The 18-man committee according to a statement released by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Ezechi Chukwu, is chaired by Chief Anthony Idigbe SAN, accompanied by Professor Chinwe Obaji, former Minister of Education, Professor Fabian Onah, Professor Nnamani Ogbu, Gloria Okudo AIG (rtrd) and Henry Akunebu SAN.
Other members of the Committee are: Chief Dili Biosah, Anozie Obi Mni, Chief Ray Nkemdirim, Honourable C.J. Okori-Akirika, Dr. Dozie Nwosu, Dr. Boniface Chima, Chief David Nwachukwu, Mr. Calistus Ekenze, Ndubuisi Agumagu, Dr. John Okolie, Okeagu Ogadah and Chizoba Iheka.
Addressing the committee shortly after its inauguration, Ohanaeze President General, Senator Azuta Mbata, stated the importance of effective constitution as a necessary guide for optimal administration of the Igbo body.
His administration he noted looks forward to strengthening the constitution to enhance transparency, credibility, trust, strong grassroots/membership participation, unity and general wellbeing of Ndigbo, irrespective of location.
The Ohanaeze leader charged the committee to consider as paramount, the oneness and common good of Igbo nation, in the discharge of their duty.
The Committee has a one month duration to submit its interim report prior to presentation to Imeobi.
In his response, the chairman of the 2025 Constitution Review Committee, Chief Idigbe, thanked Ohanaeze and the President General in particular for deeming his team worthy of this onerous task.
He assured the President General that his team shall do its best and give Ohanaeze the constitution it deserves.
