(Continuation) The proclamation also acknowledges the work of the Igbo Day Festival Organisation, founded in 2022 to promote Igbo culture through art, music, language, and community events. The group held its first Igbo Day Festival on July 10, 2022, aiming to foster cultural pride and preserve traditions for future generations. Governor Stein emphasized that the Igbo community’s dedication to civic engagement, unity, and cultural preservation makes them an invaluable part of the state. “Igbos in North Carolina continue to enrich our communities and serve as a beacon of support and cultural pride,” the governor stated. With this proclamation, North Carolina joins other states in honouring its growing African diaspora and the diverse heritage that strengthens its society.