Nigeria, June 20 -- North Carolina, a state in the southeastern region of the United States, has officially declared 14 June 2025 'Igbo Day' honouring the rich heritage and impactful contributions of the Igbo community throughout the state.

The State's Governor, Josh Stein, issued a proclamation on the North Carolina government website formally acknowledging the Igbo people as an integral part of the state.

Following the proclamation, North Carolina is the fourth American state to proclaim a day after a Nigerian ethnic group officially. Minnesota recognised Igbo Day, and New York recognised Yoruba Day on 10 August 2022 and 11 June 2016, respectively. Texas also recognised 23 October as YorubaFest Day, to celebrate the Yoruba community i...