Ohanaeze Ndigbo Enugu State Chapter: The Heartbeat of Igboland

Overview: The Coal City Legacy

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Enugu State Chapter stands as the cultural and political nerve center of Igboland. As the historic capital of Eastern Nigeria and the present-day intellectual hub of the Southeast, Enugu State (“The Coal City”) embodies Igbo resilience, tradition, and progress. Our chapter coordinates all 17 LGAs to promote unity, development, and the preservation of our heritage.

Key Focus Areas

1. Cultural Preservation & Modernization

• Enugu Igbo Festival of Arts – Annual celebration of Igbo masquerades, dance, and folklore
• Nsukka Oral History Project – Documenting ancient traditions at UNN
• Igbo Language Revival Initiative – Partnering with schools and media houses

2. Economic & Industrial Growth

• Coal City Business Summit – Connecting entrepreneurs in Enugu’s booming economy
• Eke-Orie Market Support Program – Modernizing historic markets
• Enugu Innovation Hub – Supporting tech startups and SMEs

3. Education & Youth Development

• Ohanaeze-UNN Scholarship Scheme – For outstanding students
• Skill-Up Enugu – Vocational training for 10,000 youths by 2025
• Igbo History Curriculum Advocacy – Ensuring Igbo studies in schools

4. Security & Community Welfare

• Neighborhood Watch Collaboration – Enhancing safety in rural areas
• Ohanaeze Peace Council – Mediating inter-community disputes
• Diaspora Homecoming Initiative – Encouraging investments from abroad

Signature Programs

🎭 Mmanwu Festival – Largest masquerade carnival in Igboland
📚 Ogbako Umunri Symposium – Annual lecture on Igbo history
💼 Enugu Trade Fair – Showcasing Igbo enterprise

Why Join?

✅ Networking – Connect with leaders, entrepreneurs, and scholars
✅ Empowerment – Access scholarships, grants, and business opportunities
✅ Cultural Pride – Be part of Igbo heritage preservation
✅ Advocacy – Have your voice heard in government and policy

2024 Key Projects

🏗 Ohanaeze Enugu Cultural Village – A heritage preservation center
📡 Igbo Digital Library – Online resource for Igbo language and history
🌾 Enugu Farmers Cooperative – Boosting agriculture in rural communities

“Enugu bu nke anyi! Let us unite to build the pride of Igboland.”