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.

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.