Nominations for The GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS AWARDS has ended yesterday and the process of recommendations has commenced in line with the lay down procedure and guidelines.
A seven -Man Selection Committee headed by Chief Simon Okeke, former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, will visit communities of the nominees, examine online and empirical records to identify and assess the candidates nominated for the Awards and make their recommendations. The Great Igbo Achievers, being conceptualized around recognizing and honouring people who have contributed in uplifting Ndigbo and Igboland, would constructively examine landmark achievements and legacy projects of deserving Igbo men and women as well as others whose efforts exert a positive influence on Igboland in general, for recognition and appropriate honours.
It is important to restate here that The Great Igbo Achievers has the primary objective of accessing nominees with proven integrity, hard work and dedication for recognition and honour. The Committee’s assignment would be concluded within thirty days on fifteenth December, 2024.
The recommendations of the Committee will be forwarded to the twenty four -Member Alaigbo Elders Council, which would make the final decision on the recommendations and conclude the entire process. The Awards ceremony is expected to hold late December 2024 which will be attended by many dignitaries and stakeholders from Igbo land, Nigeria and across the world.
The Alaigbo Achievers Legacy, in collaboration with the United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide, is committed to showcasing Ndigbo and like-minded Nigerians to the world. It has a Vision to among other things evolve and pursue a digital benchmark of universal excellence in all aspects of life, and encourage Ndigbo everywhere to showcase themselves as global role models.
According to the Director General of the Alaigbo Achievers Legacy, organizers of the Awards, Justice Ikpeama the primary focus of the organization at the moment is development, peace and security in Igbo land as Ndigbo are known and respected for their hard work and industry and can only boost productivity and efficiency in an environment of stability, peace and security.
As the issue of security is very vital to economic development and its sustainability, the Great Igbo Achievers will not relent in its effort at ensuring that policies and strategies that would enhance security are put in place so that lives and property of the people are guaranteed for sustainable economic development.
THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS will in addition embark on the construction of a Legacy Building in Enugu having been the capital of Old Eastern Region of Nigeria through public and private partnership, to house IGBO Hall of Fame, where those who merit and deserve it shall be immortalized in letters of gold for future generations to behold.
Membership of the organization is open to purpose-driven Igbo men and women in all fields of human endeavour with proven interest in the Vision and Mission of the Great Igbo Achievers.
Be part of the Great Igbo Achievers, a critical Igbo Think Tank on Nation Building.
JUSTICE IKPEAMA
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