Nkata Igbo Panel Discussion (Edition 1)
Theme: Keeping the Igbo Language and Values Alive: A Personal Journey
The Igbo language is more than a means of communication—it is the heartbeat of our identity, the vessel of our history, and the foundation upon which our values, traditions, and worldview are built. Yet, in an increasingly globalised world, the language and many of the values that have sustained generations of Ndi Igbo face growing challenges, particularly among younger generations and the diaspora.
This panel discussion brings together individuals whose personal journeys reflect a deep commitment to preserving, promoting, and living the Igbo language and its rich cultural values. Through their stories, experiences, and reflections, our speakers will explore what inspired their passion, the challenges they have encountered, and the practical steps they have taken to keep the language and culture alive in their families, communities, and professional lives.
Keynote Speaker:
Iyom Josephine Anenih, Esq. mni, FNIM: Former Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs & President General of Nkata Ndị Iyom Igbo (NNII)
Panelists:
Chima Nwoke: Director of Media at Nkata Igbo Media & Editorials
Esther Nkem Anyaorah: Director of Programs at Nkata Igbo Media & Editorials
Onyekachi Ogbu: Head of Education and Media at Nkata Igbo Media & Editorials
Chioma Ekeoma: Director of Education at Nkata Igbo Media & Editorials
This discussion will be moderated by Dr. Chigozie Nweke-Eze - Founder & Executive Director at Nkata Igbo Media & Editorials
The conversation will also examine the role that each of us can play in ensuring that the Igbo language and values are not merely remembered but actively spoken, practised, and passed on to future generations. From the home to the classroom, from social media to community organisations, every effort contributes to safeguarding our heritage.
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation as we celebrate the beauty of the Igbo language, reaffirm the timeless values that define us, and encourage a renewed commitment to preserving this invaluable legacy for generations to come.
"Asụsụ bụ ndụ ndị mmadụ; mgbe asụsụ na-adị ndụ, ọdịbendị na ndị mmadụ na-adịkwa ndụ." (Language is the life of a people; when a language lives, its culture and people continue to thrive.)