Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide Promotes Igba Boi System for Economic Growth

Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide yesterday held its annual end-of-year meeting,and youth forum get together, where stakeholders emphasized the importance of supporting the Igba Boi system to drive industry and trade. The Igba Boi system is an apprenticeship program that allows individuals to learn trades and commerce under experienced masters.

To formalize and legitimize the Igba Boi system,the Ohaneze Anambra chapter held a public lecture with the gathering of stakeholders to brainstorm on how to sponsor a bill to establish the Anambra State Apprenticeship Commission. This commission they said would award diplomas in trade and commerce to individuals who complete their apprenticeships, and that the program would be held annually, chaired by the governor, and would include disbursement of funds to beneficiaries as suggested. Many stakeholders who spoke after turns talked about the need to make it a formidable structure of the Igbo ideology ingrained in hard work and industry.

Chief Emeka Ododeme, Chairman of Ohaneze Anambra chapter, in an interactive session with Journalists after the event expressed gratitude to Igbo stakeholders who supported the apprenticeship program as proposed. He however emphasized that it's time for the Igbo people to formalize and structure their industries to benefit the masses. As that remains the only gateway to further engagement and industrialization.

Dr Nwabufo Nwankwo, Permanent Secretary of the Government House in Anambra State, in his speech at the event also endorsed the Igba Boi system, citing his own experience in the civil service as an example of its effectiveness. He encouraged Igbo people to adopt the concept in all aspects of their life, as it ingrained in industry and perseverance.

Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has been actively promoting the Igba Boi system, recognizing its potential to drive economic growth and development in Igbo communities. By formalizing and legitimizing the system, aimed to create a more structured and sustainable approach to apprenticeship and trade development.

The highpoint of the event was the conferment of awards on deserving Anambarians who has contributed to the development of Anambra state. They are are, Mrs. Igwegbe, Head of Service Anambra state, who represented the wife of the governor, Dr Nwabufo Nwankwo Permanent Secretary Government House, Hon. Amaka Obi, Chairman Idemili South LGA, Chief Nwkoka, Idemili North, amongst many dignitaries who graced the occasion.

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#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

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Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

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