Nigerian Eye Newspaper established
in Ghana seven years ago partners with Civic societies and Citylights
West Africa's biggest lighting company to organise a public lecture on 18th
of June 2016 at New Concorde Hotel Owerri, a civic gathering
that will feature technocrats, educationist, captains of industries, civil
society leaders, opinion molders and the general society in a discussion that
will elaborate on the need of inculcating self-sustaining ability, positivism
in our daily activity, as ways of strengthening Nigeria's future will be
taking place.
The
pivotal South Eastern States of Imo and Anambra turned 40 in
February this year and thus presents an ample opportunity for this
commemorative lecture in Imo which reflects on what the future holds for
Nigeria as a united nation regardless of its regional tensions, like Boko
Haram in the North east, Niger -delta militancy in the south-south and Biafra
agitations in the south east.
Prof. Pat
Utomi , Prof.Chidi Osuagwu, Prof.Phillip Anyaehie, Mr.Linus Okorie, Prof.B.E.B
Nwoke, Dr Cally Cussons, Chike Okafor among others, are expected as the
major resource persons to present papers on the confab being put together
by Nigerian Eye Newspaper,in collaboration with Leadership
Development Foundation for Civic Literacy, GCFN Consult and Society for
Advancing literacy and social right .
The lecture
on the theme : Analysing the future
of socio-political persuasion in todays Nigeria; the way forward, with Sub
topics created from the above theme, are expected to be handled in other to
entertain diverse opinion from communities and opinion leaders in and outside
of the south eastern region in a bid to obtain a rational ,harmonic and
nationalistic report from the discussion.
The Executive Governor of Imo His Excellency Anaya Rochas
Okorocha as a special guest of honour is expected to give the keynote address
on the topic IMO at 40 The Journey
so far.
50 youths selected from tertiary institutions in
the five south eastern states will be present to discuss and state their
various positions on the challenges the future generation are facing in present
day Nigeria.
This event will peak with honoring of exceptional
individuals and brands that have contributed in the Socio-cultural and economic
advancement ofSouth east in the past 4 decades regardless of the
tribal loyalty, religious or political affiliation of the individuals .
The Imo Development Award Shortlist.
Dee Sam Mbakwe ,Late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa ,Dr.Sir Warrior of the Famous Oriental Brothers are to be honoured posthumously at the event, while the Executive Governor of Imo Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha will be specially recognised for his accomplishments in the educational and infrastructural sector of the state, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu , Dr.AC Ejiaku and Amb. Kema Chikwe are to receive Lifetime Achievement Honours.
Dee Sam Mbakwe ,Late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa ,Dr.Sir Warrior of the Famous Oriental Brothers are to be honoured posthumously at the event, while the Executive Governor of Imo Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha will be specially recognised for his accomplishments in the educational and infrastructural sector of the state, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu , Dr.AC Ejiaku and Amb. Kema Chikwe are to receive Lifetime Achievement Honours.
Imo Law Makers Sen.Hope Uzodinma,Sam Anyanwu, Hon.Nwawuba,
Chike Okafor, Acho Ihim,Emeka Lloyd ,Ugonna Ozuruigbo and Obinna Onwubuariri
are to be recognised for their pro-activeness in the legislative activities of
this dispensation both at federal and state levels.
Economically; Chief Tony Chukwu,Mr. Frank Nneji, Onyewuchi Asinobi former DG Nigerian Stock exchange,Barr.Osita Oparaugo, Sir Tony Ezenna ,Mazi Owunna are to be honoured for their dexterity in elevating economic status of the state and Nation.
South east community leaders like His Royal Highness Eze
Ohiri, Chief Uche Nwosu, Dr.Emma Okeson, Sir B.K Amandi, High Chief Victor
Nwankwo, Hon. Tony Offiah, High Chief Emeka Inyama and young entrepreneurs ,
Chima Anyanso, Uchechukwu Igboanugo, Chike Okoroafor ,Linda Ikeji, Kanu
Nwankwo are to be specially recognised, other brands in the state are
also in the run for honours. The event is sponsored by Citylights, West
Africa biggest lighting company and Rennys Foods.
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