The need to save Igbo language, culture and heritage from going into extinction would take the centre stage at the 2nd World Igbo Conference holding at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13.

The conference which is a bold step by the Centre for Igbo Studies, UNN (CIS-UNN) towards saving Igbo language, culture and tradition, would take place both virtually and on-site of the ICVC permanent site behind UBA Hall of Fame and Fidelity Bank, UNN.

Disclosing this yesterday in Enugu at a press conference, the Director, Center for Igbo Studies and Convener CIS-UNN World Igbo Conference 2024, Prof. Chris Agbedo, said that the conference with a theme, Bridging the Igbo Homeland-Diaspora Disconnect for Transforming our present and future together, would explore various aspects of Igbo culture, language, heritage, and socio-economic development.

He said, The 2nd World Igbo Conference aims to explore various aspects of Igbo culture, language, heritage, and socio-economic development. It will feature discussions on five associated themes crucial to the Igbo community, including Igbo language development, Igbo Cultural Village Complex (ICVC), economic empowerment, historical reconnection, and policy and advocacy.

It offers a unique platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange ideas, and chart a path for the advancement of the Igbo people worldwide.

The event which was being organized in collaboration with partners including the Council of Igbo States in Americas (CISA), Igbo World Assembly (IWA), American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) and Respelling Obeah & Unuchi Foundation, Agbedo said, would also witness as one of its highlights, the unveiling of the 3-D rendition of the Master Plan of the multi-billion naira Igbo Cultural Village Complex (ICVC). (Daily Sun)