The Imperatives for the Igala Economic Summit

The Igala perhaps constitute the 12th largest ethnic group in Nigeria and the largest in Kogi State. It is on record that the Igala Native Authority was the second richest in revenue terms to Kano N.A. in the

old Northern Region. Igala land is blessed with one of the largest coal reserves in the world (Okaba, Ogboyaga) and with over 12 natural and solid minerals such as iron ore (Egeneji), Marble (Itobe, Ankpa),

Crude oil (Ibaji/Alade) , Kaolin, hydro-power capacities (Ofu/Itobe). Today the Igala are perharps one of the poorest ethnic groups in Nigeria on most accepted indices of economic development.

Where did we go wrong and how can we get Igala land thriving again? These are some of the questions agitating a generation of Igala Sons and daughters across the world. From the Americas to Europe to

Asia and to the Pacific and the Oceans and at home in Africa. The craving for an agenda that can instigate progressive development has never been more imperative.