Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has named Professor Kingsley Moghalu, a respected economist and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, as Chairman of its newly established Committee on the Igbo Charter of Strategic Engagement for National Development. The move is aimed at developing a clear and unified Igbo position within Nigeria’s political and developmental framework.
In a statement issued by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, Ohanaeze said the committee was formally inaugurated on Friday, January 30, 2026. The group described the inauguration as a major step toward creating a shared, forward-looking roadmap for the political, economic, social, and cultural aspirations of the Igbo people.
Addressing members of the committee at the inauguration, Ohanaeze President General, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, urged them to carry out their task with courage, creativity, wisdom, and open-mindedness. He stressed that the proposed Charter must go beyond being a routine policy document.
“This Charter must not be just another paper,” Azuta-Mbata said. “It should be a powerful blueprint that clearly outlines the political, economic, social, and cultural goals of the Igbo people, while advancing equity, justice, fairness, and inclusion in national governance.”
He explained that the initiative is designed to give strategic direction to Igbo participation in national affairs and reposition the South-East as a constructive and influential partner in Nigeria’s development.
Professor Moghalu, who chairs the committee, brings a wealth of experience in economic reform, public policy, leadership development, and national discourse, drawn from years in public service and academia. Speaking on behalf of the committee, he accepted the appointment and assured Ohanaeze’s leadership of the team’s commitment to delivering a meaningful and impactful Charter.
“We take on this responsibility with a strong sense of duty,” Moghalu said. “The committee will work diligently to meet its mandate within the given timeframe.”
He also emphasised that the process would be inclusive, ensuring that the Charter reflects the voices of Igbo communities both within Nigeria and in the diaspora.
The committee is made up of a diverse group of prominent Igbo figures, including technocrats, traditional rulers, clergy, politicians, entrepreneurs, academics, and opinion leaders, many of whom attended the inauguration. According to Moghalu, this broad representation is intended to build consensus and produce a unifying Charter that brings together the collective interests and expectations of Ndigbo.
The committee is expected to submit its final report and the completed Charter to the President General of Ohanaeze within two months. Ohanaeze has also called on stakeholders and the wider Igbo public to actively engage with the process, noting that the credibility and strength of the Charter will depend on widespread participation.
The organisation said the initiative reflects its continued commitment to promoting dignity, security, prosperity, and a just future for both present and future generations of Ndigbo.