Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has officially declared the last Saturday of every January as Igbo Adoration and Thanksgiving Day, a unifying spiritual event for the Igbo nation. This decision follows an appeal by the Igbo College of Bishops, who requested the shift from Sunday to Saturday to avoid clashing with regular church services.
The maiden edition of the event will be observed on January 31, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, with prayers, adoration, and thanksgiving. Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General, Senator Azuta Mbata, urges all Igbo people at home and in the diaspora to recognize the significance of this day, describing it as “a moment of collective gratitude to God for His enduring mercies and grace upon the Igbo nation”.
According to the statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ezechi Chukwu, PhD, the declaration is a call to unity and spiritual rejuvenation for the Igbo nation. The event is expected to bring together Igbo people from all walks of life, transcending geographical, cultural, and denominational boundaries.
The decision to set aside a special day for thanksgiving and adoration is seen as a way to foster a sense of community and shared identity among Igbo people worldwide. It also reflects the importance of spirituality and faith in Igbo culture, highlighting the community’s reliance on divine providence amidst challenges.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide calls on all Igbo people to wholeheartedly participate in making this day a unifying spiritual landmark for the Igbo nation. The organization believes that this collective act of worship will bring blessings, peace, and prosperity to the Igbo nation and Nigeria as a whole.
