Igbo Nation Observes Inaugural Annual Thanksgiving Day 56 Years After Civil War

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 Igbo nation begins annual thanksgiving today" appears to come from a Vanguard News article published around January 31, 2026. It refers to the inaugural observance of the newly established Igbo Adoration and Thanksgiving Day (also called Igbo World Day of Adoration and Thanksgiving), set annually on the last Saturday of January.

This initiative, proclaimed by Igbo church leaders (including Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Pentecostal bishops, and archbishops in Alaigbo) in collaboration with Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, marks gratitude to God for the survival, resilience, and divine protection of the Igbo people during and after the Nigerian Civil War (also known as the Nigeria-Biafra War, 1967–1970). The war ended on January 15, 1970, making 2026 the 56th anniversary year.

Fifty-six years after the end of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), the Igbo nation on Saturday, January 31, 2026, commenced its newly instituted annual Day of Adoration and Thanksgiving to God.

The observance, proclaimed by a coalition of Igbo church leaders and endorsed by the apex socio-cultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, designates the last Saturday of every January as a day of collective gratitude for divine mercy, survival through the war, and the enduring resilience of Ndi Igbo.

Announced following deliberations and a joint press briefing in Enugu, the initiative calls on Igbo people worldwide—both at home in Alaigbo and in the diaspora—to participate in special church services featuring prayers, adoration, and thanksgiving. The maiden event on January 31, 2026, saw widespread calls for churches across denominations to hold dedicated services from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo described the day as a moment to reflect on God's enduring grace amid historical challenges, including the civil war's devastation and subsequent hardships. Church leaders, including archbishops and bishops from various denominations, emphasized it as a step toward spiritual renewal, unity, and peace.

In support, economic activities in many Igbo-operated businesses were paused for three hours to enable participation in the solemn observances.

This annual event is distinct from other commemorations, such as Biafra Remembrance Day (often observed on May 30) or Nigeria's Armed Forces Remembrance Day (January 15). It focuses explicitly on thanksgiving and faith-based reflection rather than mourning or political agitation.

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