Patrick Nweke ICDU' Festac Branch President Delivers a Speech on Inauguration

On March 15, 2026, the Festac Bra

nch of Ibusa Community Development Union (ICDU) was inaugurated by the National Executive Council of ICDU Worldwide.

See the speech delivered by Mr. Patrick Obi Nweke, the President of the branch:

A Welcome Address Delivered by Mr. Patrick Obi Nweke, President-Elect of the Ibusa Community Development Union (ICDU), Festac Branch, on the Occasion of the Branch’s Official Inauguration Held on March 15, 2026 in Festac Town, Lagos

Protocols

The Diokpa, President-General and Members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of ICDU Worldwide; and

Distinguished Elders;

My fellow Executive Members of the ICDU Festac Branch;

Proud Sons and Daughters of Ibusa;

Ladies and Gentlemen.

Igbuzo Enu, Igwe nu!

Umuwanyi Omu, Omu nu!

Introduction

I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility. We are gathered here to witness more than just a ceremony; we are witnessing a turning point in the history of our people within the Festac jurisdiction. Today’s inauguration is the physical manifestation of a collective dream.

From our very humble beginnings, we have journeyed through days of planning and nights of deliberation. It was through your concerted efforts, your resilience, and your unwavering belief in the Ibusa spirit that we have reached this milestone. Looking at this assembly today, I see the fruit of hard work and the undeniable strength of our kinship.

The Power of Unity

The establishment of the ICDU Festac Branch serves as a testament to a simple truth: when Ibusa people agree on a goal, that goal becomes an achievement. Our community is close-knit, and our ties are unbreakable. It is not just geography that brings us together in Festac; it is the love for our heritage and for one another.

Our Roadmap for Growth

While we celebrate today, we recognize that we are in a vital formative stage. We are currently laying the foundation upon which future generations will build:

* Constitutional Framework: We are finalizing a robust constitutional mechanism to ensure transparency, equity, and order. Once adopted, this will be our binding force.

* Membership Drive: Our numbers are growing daily. I encourage every Ibusa son and daughter in this vicinity to join us as we build a formidable house.

* Socio-Economic Impact: Our ultimate goal is to create a branch that is not just a social club, but a vehicle for the economic and political upliftment of our members and our home community back in Delta State.

Bridging the Generational Gap

We intend to do things differently. One of my primary missions is to "extinguish" the outdated notion that the ICDU is an exclusive club for elders.

The prosperity of Ibusa is a collective responsibility. We are building a bridge between the wisdom of our elders and the energy of our youths. To our young people, I say: this is your home. Your innovation, your digital savvy, and your passion are the fuels we need to drive Ibusa into the future. No one is too young to contribute, and no one is too old to lead the way.

Conclusion

To the National Executive Council (NEC) officials: thank you for traveling to be with us. By inaugurating this branch, you are not merely performing a ritual; you are sowing a seed of development that will provide shade for generations to come.

To my fellow elected officers and the entire membership of the Festac Branch: thank you for your trust. Let us work with integrity, passion, and unity.

Once again, I welcome you all to this historic inauguration. May our deliberations be fruitful, and may our union remain indissoluble.

Ibusa Igwe nu Umuwanyi Omu, Omu nu!

Thank you, and God bless you all.

Mr. Patrick Obi Nweke

President-Elect, ICDU Festac Branch

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