Amb. Igali’s dedication to working with institutions is commendable. He understands the importance of collaboration and partnerships in achieving sustainable development. By actively engaging with government institutions, non-profit organizations, and local communities, he ensures that the needs and aspirations of the people are met.
Both Okwadike and the hawk-eyed Diplomat in two dissimilar ways toiled for Nigeria in its journey of statehood. They bore a common cord. That is placing nation above self and toiling until they reached the touchline. Thanks goodness, Nigeria honoured them respectively with toply distinctions of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) and Officer of the Order of the Federal (OFR). Although they have now “faded like the stars of the morning”, but of conscious memorial shall be their works; in all of Nigeria, and no less amongst Ndi Anambra and their wives, children and families, for whom our hearts remain binded in prayers.
Dear Ambassador (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, the Ibetariowei of Izonland, On this joyous occasion, we come together to celebrate a man who is not just a leader, but also a mentor, boss, and brother to us all. Happy Birthday! Ambassador Igali, your unwavering dedication to your people and the Ijaw Land is truly inspiring….
By Robinson Erebi In a momentous event held March 25, 2023 in Abuja, Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, the Ibetariowei of Ijaw land, was proudly inaugurated as the first Vice President of the esteemed Academy of International Affairs, Nigeria. This prestigious appointment comes as a recognition of Dr. Igali’s exceptional knowledge and vast experience in…
By Godknows Bolade Igali An archetypical inference to a tsunami, news of the tragic death of ace banker, businessman, educator and philanthropist, Herbert Onyewumbu on 9th February, 2024 hit the global news space with indescribable shock; and misbehave. True, Herbert had died from a helicopter crash, on the cold plains remote part of the Mojave…
By Godknows Boladei Igali The date, May 27th, 1967 will always remain a landmark in the annals of Nigeria’s history for a number of reasons. First, on that date, the country’s third Head of State and second military ruler, then Col. Yakubu Gowon took the courage to create 12 States out of the 4 regions…
Congratulations Amb. Godknows Boladei Igali on your recent appointment as the FIRST VICE PRESIDENT of the prestigious Academy of International Affairs of Nigeria. Your intellectual prowess and dedication to serving your country have earned you this well-deserved honour. We wish you all the best as you work alongside former Foreign Affairs Minister, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi,…
By Godknows Igali On that Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, the sky was exceptionally sunny in the middle of the rainy season over Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital, the wettest of all of Nigeria’s 36 states. Though the weather was sparklingly bright, a most sombre mood which had attracted not less than 5,000 young men…
By: Godknows Igali One of the greatest military generals in human history, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) once asserted that “China is a sleeping giant. If he wakes, he will shake the world”. Rising from its seeming slumber from the erstwhile dominance of the world under the Mongol and Ming empires for 400 years, China gradually became…
By: Godknows Igali Reminiscent of the time of his forebear, William the Conqueror in 1066 till modern era, Great Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, was coronated in the same Westminster Abbey in Central London on Saturday, April 6, 2023. Accompanied by perhaps one of the most colourful military parades ever seen in modern history, the…
