Group moves to revive Igbo language, condemns Anambra killings

As the 2025 Mother Tongue Day approaches, the Igbo Women Assembly (IWA) has launched an initiative to preserve the Igbo language, which is predicted to go extinct in six years if urgent action is not taken.

According to the National President of the IWA, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, the group has planned a special event on March 21, 2025, in Umuahia, where stakeholders from all Igbo-speaking states will converge to brainstorm on strategies to save the language.

Chimezie expressed concern that many parents can understand Igbo but cannot speak it, resulting in children who cannot speak or understand the language.

She emphasised the importance of preserving the Igbo language and culture, particularly among children.

In addition to preserving the Igbo language, the IWA also expressed concerns about the security situation in the State.

The group condemned the alleged extrajudicial killings by the local vigilante group, “Agu na-eche mba,” and called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to ensure that suspects were handed over to the police instead of being killed.

The IWA’s efforts to preserve the Igbo language and address security concerns in Anambra are crucial steps towards promoting the cultural heritage and well-being of the Igbo people.