igala day
Governance and Accountability in Nigeria by Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim
The following post is the entire text of the speech delivered by our patron and former Attorney General of Nigeria, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim CON, SAN, FNIALS, FCI arb during our recent Igala Day celebration on 3rd September 2011 at Quality hotel Wembley. You can download the full text or view it on this page if your browser allows.
Igala day is here!
3rd September 2011
Quality hotel Wembley
Empire Way, Wembley
London HA9 0NH
We are pleased to announce that the preparation to host our annual Igala Day is well underway. The organising committee has confirmed that this years event is set for Saturday 03 September 2011, and will be held at the Quality Hotel, the same venue we held our 10th anniversary celebrations two years ago. Full address details and public transport route will be made available nearer the time.
The Chairman has sent invitations to Kogi State and Local Government Officials and also posted special invitations to some of our cultural and traditional rulers. We are hoping for a full house at this event.
This years dress code for women is our traditional “Achi” which is now available for purchase from Mrs Agbo. Please place your order now to avoid any last minute problems. Each pair costs £50 and money raised from this will go towards the various Igala UK initiatives back home. Please contact Mrs Agbo on 07466662310 . We will make some quantities available in South East area for easy collection for our ladies leaving in Southeast area.
The first edition of Igala UK almanac 2012 or Calendar will be launched in our coming Igala Day. Do you want to appear gorgeous in the Calendar? This is another good way to raise awareness of who we are and at the same time help raise funds for the things we hope to achieve in Igala Land.
Igala day is here
Our big annual get-together party is here again. It’s going to take place on August 28th 2010 at the Broadwater Farm Community Centre, Adams Road Tottenham London N17 6HE London.
This year’s event will focus on celebrating ourselves as a tribe and also as part of a great nation Nigeria.
Some activities planned include:
- Launching the Health Awareness Programme for Igalaland (HAPI)
- Cultural fashion show
- Debate/Poetry
- Lots more
It’s a family event and you can invite as many friends you like; Igala and non-Igala. Plenty of food, music and dancing.
If you’re on Facebook, you can RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104381389617012
Update: Please note that the venue listed above is the new venue of the event.