Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide reiterates that the “Eze Ndigbo” title should not be used outside Igbo homeland territories. The organization says the restriction is intended to preserve what it describes as the title’s credibility and to ensure that Igbo leadership structures are properly defined. In place of the Eze Ndigbo title for members in the diaspora, Ohanaeze introduces “Onyendu Ndigbo” as the recognized designation for Igbo leaders outside the homeland. The position is presented as a structured alternative for diaspora leadership. Reports also state that the move is discussed during events involving the induction of diaspora leaders and the inauguration of a group of Onyendu Ndigbo, described as numbering 32. While the outlets emphasize the ban and the new title, both frame the development as an internal decision by Ohanaeze to standardize titles for Igbo representatives abroad. The organization’s stance is presented as ongoing rather than a one-time announcement, with the ban explicitly reaffirmed.