The Agbaja Leaders of Thought (ALT) has announced that the Agbaja Summit 2025 will hold on November 26–27, 2025, in Enugu, with a strong focus on education, skills development, and cultural heritage.
Themed “Education and Skills Development: Building a Future Anchored on Heritage”, the two-day summit will bring together Agbaja sons and daughters at home and abroad, alongside partners, policymakers, and cultural custodians, for a blend of dialogue, innovation, and cultural celebration.
Speaking at a press briefing in Enugu, Professor Chike Anibeze, Chairman of the Planning Committee, described the summit as “a clarion call reminding us that we have a shared responsibility as a people — to remember who we are, affirm our values, and chart a collective path forward.”
The 2025 edition, he noted, builds on the success of the maiden Agbaja Summit in 2022, which produced a development blueprint centered on economic advancement, cultural revival, and unity. That inaugural summit also launched the Agbaja Declaration, which resolved that no Agbaja child would attend school without basic items such as sandals and a school bag.
Prof. Anibeze emphasized that this year’s focus on practical education and skills training was borne out of the urgent need to align Nigerian schools with global demands. “Theoretical knowledge without skills is no longer sufficient in today’s fast-changing world,” he said, citing Governor Peter Mbah’s 2024 lecture on experiential learning as validation for the chosen theme.
Reflecting on the journey so far, he insisted that the summit has fulfilled its purpose: “Following the 2022 Summit, twelve thematic development areas were identified to uplift living standards. From education to community development, the footprints are all over the place. Our people at home and abroad have embraced this vision, and Agbaja is firmly on the path of prosperity.”
The 2025 summit will feature a hybrid colloquium on education and skills development, practical workshops, and an Aspiring Entrepreneurs Exhibition showcasing innovation and capacity building. Day Two will host a Cultural Fiesta at the Enugu International Conference Centre, featuring masquerades, dances, music, and traditional displays that reflect the richness of Agbaja heritage.
An Awards Committee has also been inaugurated to honour distinguished Agbaja leaders — past and present — who have demonstrated vision, sacrifice, and commitment to community growth.
Prof. Anibeze acknowledged the leadership of Prof. Chinedu Nebo, Chairman of the ALT Board of Trustees, and commended the contributions of Agbaja sons and daughters in the Diaspora. He expressed optimism that the Enugu State Government, under Governor Peter Mbah, would lend full support to the summit.
“This year’s event will be more than a conference,” he concluded. “It will be a platform where tradition meets transformation, where heritage inspires innovation, and where the unity of a proud people is turned into legacy. Ndi Agbaja, our tomorrow is here.”