The Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library, Rt. Hon. Henry Nwawuba, officially received Professor Chidiebere Anelechi Ogbu, President of the African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU), along with his executive delegation.
The meeting highlights the Executive Secretary’s commitment to opening the Library’s institutional resources to organizations that preserve African historical memory, bridge civic gaps, and support evidence-based statutory reforms.
Preserving Historical Memory and Supporting Legislative Reform
During the productive engagement, Rt. Hon. Nwawuba and members of the Library’s management team engaged the AFRIDU leadership in deep discussions concerning the organization’s core mandates, including reparative justice for victims of the transatlantic slave trade, the preservation of African cultural heritage, and the promotion of citizenship rights for returning African descendants.
A central element of the dialogue revolved around AFRIDU’s advocacy regarding the citizenship bill currently under consideration in the Senate. The Executive Secretary noted that legislative libraries have a profound obligation to safeguard the historical records that give context to contemporary legislation, ensuring that lawmaking is informed by accurate historical precedent.
Leadership Commitment to Continental and Diaspora Linkages
Nwawuba formally commended AFRIDU for its relentless dedication to reconnecting people of African descent with their ancestral roots and strengthening ties between Africa and its global diaspora.
Reaffirming the institution’s mission under his leadership, the Executive Secretary reiterated the Library’s readiness to support initiatives that preserve history, address historical injustices, and provide research backing for bills under legislative consideration. Under his guidance, the National Assembly Library remains dedicated to advancing knowledge resources that support justice, inclusion, and cultural heritage.
