June 14 Igbo Day in U.S declares by North Carolina governor

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1. Declaration Details  
Governor Josh Stein officially proclaimed June 14, 2025, as "Igbo Day" in North Carolina through a signed state proclamation. The announcement was made public in June 2025, with the proclamation dated May 21, 2025.

🎯 2. Reason for Recognition  
The proclamation honors the Igbo community (an ethnic group from southeastern Nigeria) for their **cultural heritage, economic contributions, and civic engagement** in North Carolina. Key points highlighted include:  
- 50+ years of residency: Thousands of Igbo people have lived in the state for over five decades .  
- Professional excellence: Igbos excel in fields like medicine (doctors, nurses), law, education, IT, entrepreneurship, and arts.  
- Community service: They volunteer in schools, support women's shelters/food pantries, adopt highways for cleanups, and participate in cultural festivals .  

📅 3. Role of the Igbo Day Festival Organisation  
A nonprofit founded in 2022 by Igbo North Carolinians to promote cultural education and unity. It organized the first Igbo Day Festival on July 10, 2022, focusing on Igbo art, music, language, and traditions .

🌍 4. Brother Impact  
North Carolina is the fourth U.S. state to dedicate a day to a Nigerian ethnic group, following similar recognitions in Minnesota (Igbo Day), New York (Yoruba Day), and Texas (YorubaFest Day) .

💬 5. Governor's Statement  
Stein emphasized the Igbo community's role as a "beacon of unity, support, and cultural pride" and urged all citizens to observe Igbo Day .  

For the full proclamation text, see the [North Carolina government's official page](https://governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-igbo-day) .

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