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The state of North Carolina in the United States has officially designated June 14, 2025, as ‘Igbo Day’ to honour the contributions of the Igbo community from Nigeria’s southeastern region.
On June 12, Josh Stein, the governor of North Carolina, announced this proclamation in a statement on the state’s official website.
“Through their collective efforts, the Igbo community aims to inspire future generations to embrace their identity and to foster a strong sense of belonging and purpose within North Carolina,” he said.
He noted that members of the Igbo community have lived in North Carolina for over 50 years and have made significant contributions to the state’s economy, public services, and civic engagement.
Stein highlighted that individuals from the Igbo community have achieved success in education, law, medicine, entrepreneurship, and information technology, including positions in local and federal government.
The proclamation also recognised the establishment of the Igbo Day Festival Organisation in 2022, a charitable organisation created to unite families and educate them about Igbo culture, music, art, and traditions. The inaugural festival took place in July 2022.
“Igbos in North Carolina are involved in many charitable causes and have contributed to the economy; they have participated in elections and excel in various careers.
“Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2025, as ‘Igbo Day’ in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.”
North Carolina is not the only state in the U.S. to declare a day honouring the Nigerian ethnic group, as Minnesota also recognised ‘Igbo Day’ on August 13, 2022.
