The Nkata Ndi Inyom Igbo Foundation (NNIIF), a socio-cultural organization of accomplished Igbo women, has announced plans for its 2024 Annual Conference, scheduled to take place on December 3rd at the Sandralia Hotel, Abuja.

With the theme “Driving Transformation through Value Re-orientation, Inclusive Leadership and Sustainability,” the conference aims to address critical national issues, fostering dialogue that promotes unity and sustainable development.

Speaking at a pre-event virtual press briefing, the National Publicity Secretary of NNIIF, Nnedinso Ogaziechi, emphasized the importance of conversations in resolving conflicts and driving national progress.

Ogaziechi highlighted that this year’s theme reflects the foundation’s mission to champion value re-orientation, encourage inclusive leadership, and propose strategies for sustainability.

Founder of the foundation, Josephine Anenih, in her address, shed light on the origins and mission of the organization Nkata Ndi Nyo Igbo, which translates to The Conversation of Igbo Women.

She said the initiative emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a time when many people were confined to their homes due to lockdowns.

The conference will feature distinguished guests, including
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, as the Chairman, HRH Khalifa Sanusi II, Sarkin Kano will be the father of the Day, Dame Timi Agary will be the mother of the day.

Speakers expected to deliver keynote addresses include, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, former Governors of Imo and Ebonyi States – Owelle Rochas Okorocha and Dave Umahi respectively.

Others are; Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Labaran Maku, Dr. Stella Iwuagwu, Erelu Olabisi Adeleye-Fayemi and Dame May Ikokwu.

The event will bring together thought leaders and policymakers to address pressing challenges, particularly the loss of shared values and the need for inclusive leadership.