The World Igbo Congress (WIC) at the weekend said the learning of Igbo history, culture and language would become compulsory in primary and secondary schools in Igbo-speaking states next year.
WIC, at its 19th Annual Convention in Texas, United States, said the compulsory learning of Igbo history and culture was necessitated by the fact that Igbo youths were fast losing touch with their language and culture.
The group's Chairman, Joe Eto, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the teaching of the subjects was expected to commence at the start of the next academic session.
"If you do not know your history, you face the risk of losing your identity and being misguided in handling and preserving your heritage."
He said the books for the subjects would be produced by some Igbo historians, who had been engaged by the group.
Eto added that WIC would liaise with state and local government administrations to make the books affordable and available in schools.
