Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has inspected the newly constructed Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide headquarters in Enugu as work on the landmark facility reaches about 85 percent completion ahead of its planned handover in October.
Governor Mbah conducted the inspection on Tuesday alongside former Imo State Governor Rochas Anayo Okorocha and the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata.
The tour was led by Uloma Nwosu, Chief Executive Officer of Walsh Blanc, the firm overseeing the construction of the facility. The inspection allowed the stakeholders to assess the progress of the project and review the various components of the building ahead of its official unveiling.
Located in Enugu’s GRA, the approximately 3,000-square-metre complex has been designed to serve as a modern headquarters for Ohanaeze Ndigbo, while also providing dedicated spaces for the preservation and promotion of Igbo culture and history.
The facility includes twin auditoriums, administrative offices, a library and other functional spaces. A major feature of the complex is an underground gallery designed to accommodate Igbo artworks, historical materials and cultural exhibits.
The project is being fully funded by former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha as a gift to the Igbo nation, with Walsh Blanc responsible for overseeing and executing the construction.
Beyond its administrative purpose, the new headquarters is envisioned as a cultural and institutional centre that reflects the history, identity and aspirations of Ndigbo. Its completion is expected to provide Ohanaeze Ndigbo with a permanent and befitting home in Enugu.
During the inspection, Governor Mbah reaffirmed the Enugu State Government’s support for the project and its significance to the Igbo people. The development is also expected to reinforce Enugu’s role as an important centre for Igbo cultural and institutional activities.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, which was founded in 1976, has played a prominent role in representing and promoting the collective interests, unity and cultural identity of the Igbo people.
With the facility now at approximately 85 percent completion, the remaining construction works are expected to be concluded ahead of the proposed October handover.
Once completed, the new Ohanaeze Ndigbo headquarters will combine administrative functions with cultural preservation, providing a permanent space for meetings, research, exhibitions and the promotion of Igbo heritage.
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The project therefore represents more than a new office complex; it is being developed as a lasting institutional and cultural landmark for Ndigbo in Enugu.
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