Who are the Igbos (Ndi Igbo)

We - The Igbos are a group of people from the Igbo tribe that speak a common language - the Igbo language and have common cultural values and traditional values.

We constitute a large ethnic group in southern Nigeria. We are known for our rich cultural values and have high regards to the sanctity of life and the promotion of common good. We are very resourceful people and one of the earliest practicing democratic societies in the world. We promote equity and justice wherever we are found all over the world.

Key objectives of Ogbako Ndi Igbo

To promote unity and bring together NDI IGBO (Igbo People) in the United Kingdom.
To encourage and promote individual and group resourcefulness and creativity among ndi Igbo in the diaspora.
To contribute and facilitate the development of Igbo Land.
To promote, protect and advance Igbo culture and education in the diaspora and Igbo Land.
To partner and collaborate with all other IGBO organisations worldwide to defend and promote NDI IGBO’s culture and interest.
To promote harmony and peaceful co-existence with other ethnic groups within and outside the United Kingdom.
To develop and promote projects and investment that will enhance and improve the livelihood of people in IGBO Land.
To provide corporate and advocacy assistance to all member associations/unions and empower them to achieve their purpose and promote the welfare and social interactions of NDI IGBO in the diaspora.

Symbol of Unity

Ogbako Ndi Igbo serves as a symbol of unity and an icon of togetherness for Igbo Unions in the UK, showcasing the Igbo belief of ‘I di na otu bu ike’ – Unity is Strength!

Advocacy

We form a common voice to advocate for our people both here in the UK and in Nigeria and ths gives us a bigger voice than ever with positive effects since we started

Projects/Investment

Many Igbo associations are far too small in number that executing any significant project in Igbo land will be a very difficult challenge with huge financial cost.

Exchange of Knowledge

When all associations come together they can exchange ideas especially as it pertains to live in the UK for our people and encourage one another.

Beacon of Peace

Ogbako is a beacon of peace and unity for all Igbo associations and unions. If any association has internal conflicts Ogbako Ndi Igbo comes to their aid and arbitrates to bring peace and we have examples where we have carried this out successfully.

Igbo Resource Cordination

Ogbako UK serves as a pivot that coordinates and provides resources to unions where applicable like offering the service of Ogbako Legal Team, sharing Igbo Education resources and any other socio-cultural resources which we have.