Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has officially proclaimed June 14, 2025, as “Igbo Day” across the state, honoring the vibrant Igbo community with roots in southeastern Nigeria. The proclamation recognizes the significant contributions of thousands of Igbo residents who have lived in North Carolina for over fifty years and have become integral to the state’s social, economic, and cultural life.
In his statement, Governor Stein highlighted the Igbo community’s achievements in education, law, medicine, information technology, and the arts, as well as their active involvement in charitable causes and civic engagement. The proclamation also acknowledged the establishment of the nonprofit Igbo Day Festival Organisation in 2022, which aims to educate the public on Igbo traditions through art, music, language, and communal values.
Governor Stein praised the community’s efforts in volunteering at local schools, supporting food pantries, cleaning highways, and participating in outreach initiatives at women’s shelters and hospitals. He encouraged all North Carolinians to observe Igbo Day and celebrate the rich heritage and ongoing contributions of the Igbo people.
The proclamation reads in part: “I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2025, as ‘Igbo Day’ in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.”
