
One of my reporter based in the United States Rowland Kelechi sent in this photos with the caption ''Sunday the 25, of March 2018, will be a day Nigerians home and abroad will never forget in a rush. It was the gathering of the sons and daughters of Igboland. This annual global event brings all and sundry in one platform. it was put together by Chief Edwin Nwokocha President World Igbo Congress and hosted by the Dr Anthony Ejiofor President Igbo Community Association of Nigeria (ICAN), DFW Dallas/ Fort Worth. A major event that celebrates diversity, heritage and cultural values of the people of Ndi Igbo. The Theme for the event: “If We Build It, They Will Come”. An inspiring message with a paradigm shift and synergistic approach that encourages more involvement and economic development of the South East and Nigeria as a whole .The guest speakers for the event :Dr. Uche Ogah, Prof. Obi Nwakanma, MFA, PhD and Keynote Speaker: Prof. Bart O Nnaji, D.Sc, CON, FAS, FAENG. An award of honor was presented to recipients.The event was also graced by other invitees including Mr Kayode Laro Consular General Services and Diaspora Concerns,and Dr Celine Piri. Rowland Okorie was appointed the new Director of Media and Strategy, World Igbo Congress by Chairman of the communications and Infrastructure, Manny Ogwo''.More photos below.









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