Organizational Structure

GOVERNANCE TIER (STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT)

Board of Trustees (BoT)

 

Position: Apex Governing Authority
Role:

Custodians of vision, integrity, and institutional continuity

Provide strategic direction and long-term oversight

Safeguard credibility, neutrality, and legacy

Approve major policies, partnerships, and investments

Composition:

Eminent statesmen and women

Traditional rulers

Senior academics and jurists

Distinguished private sector leaders

 

Advisory Council (Elders & Thought Leaders Council)

Role:

Provide high-level advisory support

Offer policy insight, cultural guidance, and diplomatic direction

Strengthen alignment with Igbo socio-cultural institutions

 

 

    

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TIER

President-General / Chairman (Overall Head)

Role:

Provides overarching leadership and vision

Represents the Initiative at national and international levels

Drives strategic partnerships and high-level engagements

 

Director-General (DG) / Chief Executive Officer

Role:

Chief administrative and operational head

Implements policies approved by the Board

Coordinates all directorates and programmes

Ensures institutional efficiency and delivery

 

Central Organising Committee (COC)

Role:

Core implementation engine of the Initiative

Responsible for programme execution (e.g., Legacy Day, Book of Records)

Coordinates inter-departmental activities

Chairman: (e.g., His Lordship, Justice Alpha Ikpeama)

DIRECTORATE STRUCTURE (FUNCTIONAL UNITS)

Directorate of Recognition & Honours

Functions:

Selection and validation of honourees

Management of the Igbo Book of Records

Awards framework and honour roll administration

 

Directorate of Research, Policy & Strategy

Functions:

Policy development and advocacy

Economic, security, and investment research

Think-tank publications and strategic reports

 

Directorate of Investment & Economic Development

Functions:

Promotion of Aku Ruru Ulo (Think-Home Investment)

Investment mobilization and PPP coordination

Engagement with diaspora investors and financial institutions

 

Directorate of Youth Development & Mentorship

Functions:

Leadership programmes and mentorship platforms

Talent identification and capacity building

Youth innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives

 

Directorate of Heritage, Culture & Documentation

Functions:

Archival documentation of Igbo excellence

Cultural preservation programmes

Digital heritage and institutional memory systems

 

Directorate of Media, Communications & Public Affairs

Functions:

Public relations and media engagement

Branding and visibility

Content development and digital presence

 

Directorate of Events & Protocol

Functions:

Planning of Legacy Day and major events

Protocol management for dignitaries

Ceremony coordination and logistics

 

Directorate of Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Functions:

Government relations

Corporate partnerships and sponsorships

International and diaspora collaboration

 

Directorate of Finance & Administration

Functions:

Financial management and budgeting

Audit, compliance, and accountability

Human resources and administration
 

SPECIAL PROJECT UNITS

Legacy Complex Development Unit (PPP Office)

Role:

Oversees development of the Igbo Hall of Fame Complex – Enugu

Coordinates investors, contractors, and government stakeholders

 

Igbo Book of Records Editorial Board

Role:

Content curation and verification

Editorial standards and publication quality control

 

Security & Risk Advisory Unit

Role:

Provides strategic security insight

Advises on investment protection and regional stability
 

REGIONAL & GLOBAL STRUCTURE

 

State Chapters (Across Alaigbo)

Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Delta, Rivers, etc.
Role: Local implementation and grassroots engagement

 

National Coordinators

Role: Coordinate activities across Nigeria

 

Diaspora Chapters (Global Network)

Locations:

Europe

North America

Asia

Africa

Role:

Diaspora investment mobilization

Global representation and partnerships

 

REPORTING STRUCTURE (SIMPLIFIED FLOW)

Board of Trustees
↓
President-General / Chairman
↓
Director-General (DG)
↓
Directorates / COC / Special Units
↓
State Chapters & Diaspora Networks

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTER

This structure ensures:

Clear governance and accountability

Efficient programme execution

Scalable growth across regions and diaspora

Credibility for government and investor engagement

Sustainability as a long-term institution—not a one-off initiative