Institution

Organisational structure

Clear governance, scalable chapters, and a structure built to last — not a one-off committee.

Reporting line

Executive Council of the Great Igbo Achievers Initiative
President-General, Deputy President-General, Director-General, Secretary-General, Treasurer, directorates, and Special Advisers / Patrons.

Central Organising Committee

The engine of the house.

The Committee is the core implementation body of the Initiative — Legacy Day, the Book of Records, and the labour between them.

His Lordship (Bishop), Justice Alpha Ikpeama
Chairman, Central Organising Committee
Professor Godwin Onu, mni
Secretary, Central Organising Committee

Board of Trustees / Apex Governing Authority

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)

Provide high-level advisory support
Offer policy insight, cultural guidance, and diplomatic direction
Strengthen alignment with Igbo socio-cultural institutions

Executive leadership

President-General / Chairman

Provides overarching leadership and vision
Represents the Initiative at national and international levels
Drives strategic partnerships and high-level engagements

Director-General / Chief Executive Officer

Chief administrative and operational head
Implements policies approved by the Board
Coordinates all directorates and programmes
Ensures institutional efficiency and delivery

Central Organising Committee

Chairman: His Lordship, Justice Alpha Ikpeama · Secretary: Professor Godwin Onu, mni

Core implementation engine of the Initiative
Responsible for programme execution (Legacy Day, Book of Records)
Coordinates inter-departmental activities

Directorates

Recognition & Honours

Selection and validation of honourees
Management of the Igbo Book of Records
Awards framework and honour roll administration

Research, Policy & Strategy

Policy development and advocacy
Economic, security, and investment research
Think-tank publications and strategic reports

Investment & Economic Development

Promotion of Aku Ruo Ụlọ (Think-Home Development)
Investment mobilisation and PPP coordination
Engagement with diaspora investors and financial institutions

Youth Development & Mentorship

Leadership programmes and mentorship platforms
Talent identification and capacity building
Youth innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives

Heritage, Culture & Documentation

Archival documentation of Igbo excellence
Cultural preservation programmes
Digital heritage and institutional memory systems

Media, Communications & Public Affairs

Public relations and media engagement
Branding and visibility
Content development and digital presence

Events & Protocol

Planning of Legacy Day and major events
Protocol management for dignitaries
Ceremony coordination and logistics

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Government relations
Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
International and diaspora collaboration

Finance & Administration

Financial management and budgeting
Audit, compliance, and accountability
Human resources and administration

Special units & network

Legacy Complex Development Unit (PPP Office)

Oversees development of the Igbo Hall of Fame Complex in Enugu and coordinates investors, contractors, and government stakeholders.

Igbo Book of Records Editorial Board

Content curation and verification, editorial standards, and publication quality control.

Security & Risk Advisory Unit

Provides strategic security insight and advises on investment protection and regional stability.

State chapters across Alaigbo — Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Delta, Rivers, and allied Igbo-speaking communities — handle local implementation and grassroots engagement.

National coordinators align activity across Nigeria.

Diaspora chapters in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa mobilise investment and carry the Initiative's global representation.

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