SitiTalkBlog Showcases "Ncheta Ndi Igbo - The Centre for Memories" in Enugu, Nigeria
"Ncheta Ndigbo - The Centre for Memories" is a non-governmental organisation that aims to become the leading hub for Igbo history, culture, and excellence. The centre hosted its inaugural exhibition titled, "Ola Ndi Igbo: Igbo Contributions to Nigeria and the World until 1970" on December 28th 2017 at Awgu Street, Independence Layout Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
The exhibition showcased significant contributions of Nd'Igbo in various spheres of human endeavour including the arts, sciences, education, sports, literature, enterprise, etc., which were in the form of photos, artefacts and profiles of some of the most illustrious Nd'Igbo in Nigeria and the Diaspora.
Exhiibit to the left - Late Justice Anthony Nnaemezie Aniagolu. (Ncheta Ndi Igbo - The Centre for Memories - December 2017 Exhibition).
The December 2017 exhibits included the legacies of the late Justice Anthony Nnaemezie Aniagolu, Judge of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Rtd., CON (read more); prolific Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic, late Chinua Achebe, author of the novel "Things Fall Apart", often considered his best work and the most widely read book in modern African literature, winner of the Man Booker International Prize in 2007; and late Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe, PC, PhD, popularly referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe or Zik, was a Nigerian statesman, who served as the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966, holding the presidency throughout the Nigerian First Republic. He is popularly considered a driving force behind the nation's independence and came to be known as the "father of Nigerian Nationalism". (Read more). Legacy contributions of many more individuals of Igbo heritage were equally showcased.
Exhiibit to the Right - Late Chinua Achebe (Ncheta Ndi Igbo - The Centre for Memories - December 2017 Exhibition)
About "The Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndi Igbo":
The Centre for Memories is a repository of the history and culture of Ndigbo and aims to inform and empower leaders to serve with excellence and integrity. The Centre’s primary purpose is the conservation and promotion of Igbo history, arts and culture through a combination of activities including exhibitions, dialogue sessions, scholarly research, Igbo language classes, book readings, activities for children and an artisanal corner for pottery, blacksmithing, uli body art and other forms of Igbo artistry.
Exhibit to the left - Late Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe (Ncheta Ndi Igbo - The Centre for Memories - December 2017 Exhibition)
Directors of the Centre for Memories (L to R) – Nkem Nweke, Nkiru Okpareke, Jude Ilo, Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, Chairman and Patron, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, Innocent Chukwuma, Representative Ford Foundation Office of West Africa, Hubert Eze and Uche Unigwe.
Photo Credit: Bella Naija
Credit: Some of the text information above was obtained from "Ncheta Ndi Igbo - The Centre for Memories".
