REPORT OF AFRICA YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE 2021Organized by Africa Youth Community International The African Young Leaders Conference 2021 was a success. The event which was organized by Africa Youth Community International took place at the Nigeria Airforce (NAF) Conference Centre, Abuja. The conference attracted about 500 or more young leaders in Africa and beyond. It […]
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REPORT OF AFRICA YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE 2021
Organized by Africa Youth Community International
The African Young Leaders Conference 2021 was a success. The event which was organized by Africa Youth Community International took place at the Nigeria Airforce (NAF) Conference Centre, Abuja. The conference attracted about 500 or more young leaders in Africa and beyond. It centred on the theme “KEYS TO ACHIEVING THE AFRICA WE WANT“. The conference featured many keynotes speakers who spoke on different topics in relation to the conference theme.
His Excellency, Efeoghene Shedrack Ekure (Efe), the President General of the Africa Youths Community (AYC) International worldwide took the opening speech and welcomed all participants keynote speakers and invited guests present to the conference, while sharing more about the vision behind the conference -which is majorly to prepare every young leader for great leadership and help discover their values of leadership. He also gave more insight on the theme of the conference. He appreciated all the volunteers and every team member for playing a great part towards making the conference success
The Africa Youths Community International (AYCI) is a global community of youths of African descent with an estimated membership strength of over seven hundred thousand young Africans and with chapters spread across one hundred and eleven countries of the world (the fifty-four [54] African countries inclusive).
Driven by a clear cut vision to promote the fortunes of the African youth and the advancement of Africa as a continent, the policy thrust of the community is anchored on the realization of certain set goals strategically earmarked to be achieved by the year 2030.
The 3day conference began with accreditation on Thursday 16th September and ended on Saturday 18th September 2021 with presentation of awards/medals to some distinguish personalities and certificates to participants by 3. 00pm. The event was moderated by H.E Amb. Promise Ezekiel, the Nigeria President of AYCI.
The 1st keynote speakers was Sen. Omo Agege Ovie Deputy Senate President who spoke on the topic ” YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT “ He encouraged and inspired participants to be actively seeking Political offices, hold on their purpose in life and keep their head up.
“Our great grandfather had failed us, our fathers have failed us, we must not fail our generation and the next one. As Youth let’s stop singing and clapping for those who have failed us in their position of leadership, You are not just leaders of tommorow, that leadership begins today “ Sen. Omo Agege Ovie
The 2nd speaker, Hon. Stella Okotete Executive Director (Business Development) Nigeria Export-Import Bank Abuja, who spoke on the topic “ YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN AGRICULTURE & SME”, encouraged the participants to roll up their sleeves, get back to work, to farm, to be creative and break out from the shackles of laziness and poverty that hold them back and move on. She further quoted by saying, “Do something today that beats the person you were yesterday and never compare yourself with the best that others can do. This is the right time to draw up our core values”
She wrap up her presentation advising youths to take advantage of the offer from NEXIM BANK in assisting existing and potential exporters of Non Oil goods and services which includes Women and Youth entrepreneur financing, Small & Medium Scale entrepreneur financing, Agricultural funding, Manufacturing funding etc.
The 3rd speaker was Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao the Chief of Air Staff who spoke on the topic : “ YOUTH ARE THE DRIVERS OF SECURITY IN BE ANY NATION”. He narrated the security challenges in Africa and how young Africans have contributed to security of their respective countries. He encouraged the participants not to take any negative thing anyone says about them but to keep going. The Chief of Air Staff further stressed this by saying that “ If the Youths are well taken care of the problem of security will be 70% solved”. The Chief of Air Staff was represented by air Commodore I. G. Ajiboye.
The 4th speaker was Ambassador Noel who spoke on topic ” SHIFTING PARADIGM: THE ROLE OF YOUNG IN BUILDING PEACE AND SECURITY. He said that today’s generation of young people is a major force for social, economic and demographic change. So their wellbeing and meaningful participation is fundamental to achieving a just and peaceful Africa.
He submitted that in all regions of the world, we see young people rolling up their sleeves, introducing innovation, serving the needs of affected populations, and building hope, resilience and social cohesion in their communities and nations.
A Paradigm Shift is define as an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way.
The 5th speaker was Rt. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed, The Deputy Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, who spoke on the topic, “BUILDING LOCAL LEADERS TO SOLVE GLOBAL CHALLENGES”. He encouraged the participants that there is hope in the rising generation of youth who could play a critical role in building accountability for successful economic transformation, representation, and public service.
Other topics presented by other keynote speakers covered areas of health, self improvement, loyalty to our country not loyalty to political parties etc
The conference lasted about 5 hours, 30 minutes daily. Panel of discussants were given opportunity to talk about the various topics presented by the keynote speakers. Questions and Answers were entertained from the participants and speakers, and they appreciated the organizers of the conference for putting together such a great platform.
In another development, Comedian SirJames Essien, Akwa Ibom born comedian and popular entertainer was given award of excellence by the President of Africa Youth Community International
While Comrade Enobong Nsimah, the Secretary of Eket Book Club was appointed the Coordinator of Africa Youth Community International, Akwa Ibom State Chapter by H.E Amb. Promise Ezekiel the President of AYCI Nigeria Chapter.
Other delegates from Akwa Ibom State that attended Africa Youth Leaders Conference 2021 Prince Akan Etteudo, Elder Daniel Edon of Bubblenews Latest II, Miss Ndueso Young, Ubong Creativity David, ImaobongAkwaowo Umoekah, Peace Bassey, Michael Alfred, Unwana Assam, Edwin Obong Atang, Sylvanus Udoenoh and other Akwa Ibomites.
It could be recall that Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh sponsored six (6) members of Eket Book Club to the just concluded Africa Young Leaders Conference powered by Africa Youth Community International.
Let me on behalf of Akwa delegates thank God for the safe trip to and fro Abuja.
Let me also thank our respective benefactors for sponsorship, for the accommodation, feeding and local logistics.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
CONCLUSION
This report would have come out earliest upon our return to Akwa Ibom State, but due my device wahala and system error I was unable to put this out on time for public consumption.
Edwin Obong Atang a Participant of Africa Youth Leaders Conference 2021.
EKET BOOK CLUB IS A LEARNING ACADEMY AND A HUB FOR INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT.
By Edwin Obong Atang
… Holds next meeting on Sunday 10th October 2021.
Do you love books ?
Are you often looking for people to discuss literature with ?
Lots of people love to read, but it can be hard to find someone to discuss the book you’re reading, especially if you love an uncommon genre.
If you’re having a hard time finding people to talk with about your reading material, you might want to consider joining Eket book club. They’re also great opportunities to meet new people and make new friends with common interests.
WHAT IS EKET BOOK CLUB ABOUT ?
Eket book club is a reading group, open to everyone who loves reading and talking about books based on numerous topic or an agreed-upon reading list.
Eket book clubs meet monthly in order to give members time to read the next book. A Book club can be focused on literary critique or on less academic topics. Our book club is focused on a various genre.
THE AIMS OF EKET BOOK CLUB ARE TO.
Eket book clubs is not dedicated to a particular author or series. Whatever reading material you prefer, if you can’t find a book club for it why not think about joining Eket book club ?
To join Eket Book Club SMS your Full Names and phone number WhatsApp number to the Secretary 0708 724 3736 or Publicity Secretary 0803 750 9680.
Again the next meeting holds on Sunday 10th October 2021.
Venue and time of the next meeting will be communicated in due course.
We are a sum total of what we have learn as well as the outcome of contribution that other people have imputed our lives.
Being a member of Eket Book Club is for the benefit of the future.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO EKET BOOK CLUB.
Umoh Joshua
As the maiden National Conference of Book Clubs in Nigeria inches closer, an Akwa Ibom-born iconic journalist and one time World Editor of the Year, Ray Ekpu has appealed to Governments at all levels, corporate organizations, individuals and lovers of books in the state to encourage the hosting of the Conference by rendering various forms of support to the host, Uyo Book Club.
Ray Ekpu made the call in his celebrated opinion column in the Guardian Newspaper of August 31, 2021, in a piece entitled “Uyo Books a Place in History”.
He wrote glowingly of how the maiden Conference would be useful to the people of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria at large, and sued for support from all stakeholders not only towards the hosting of the conference, but also towards the rejuvenation of the dwindling culture of reading in our society, particularly amongst today’s youths.
“This conference will obviously set the town atwitter; it will provide the scaffolding for learning, the antidote to ignorance which is as stern as a place of detention; ignorance, illiteracy and disease are joined at the hip; it will cut their link with the sharpness of a knife through butter; it will feed fuel to the fight against cultism, a phenomenon that has imprisoned the minds of many Akwa Ibom youths”, he wrote.
According to the cerebral Journalist, “in an era where there is a sharp decline in reading and where textese is deployed largely by young people as the language of official communication, a deliberate effort must be made to revive the dying art of reading. Publishers, book sellers, educationists, parents, teachers’ associations, private sector decision makers, book lovers and government at all levels must show more than a casual interest in books. They must commit to the revival of reading culture”
Mr Ekpu hoped that “the Udom Emmanuel Government will put its weight behind the Uyo Book Club conference and make it a huge success” noting that “it stands to reap enormous and unquantifiable benefits in terms of youth empowerment, socialization, attitudinal reorientation and tourism.”
The veteran editor often described by practitioners in the Fourth Estate of the Realm as ‘The Doyen of Modern Journalism in Nigeria’ recounted with nostalgia his personal experience during one of the Uyo Book Club’s reading session he attended and extolled the steadfastness of Dr Udeme Nana, the founder of the Club which first began as a mustard seed of hope on October 17, 2015.
“I attended a reading session at the Uyo Book Club some years ago. I read a portion from a book I edited called Moving in Circles. The book is an anthology of columns written over a 30-year period for several print media by Dan Agbese, Yakubu Mohammed, Soji Akinrinade and me. It was in the process of editing the articles, independently selected by the four men that I noticed that in several aspects of our national life we are simply moving in circles like a yoyo. That was the reason I titled the book, Moving in Circles. We are still, to be frank, moving in circles even today.
“The journey started on October 17, 2015 when a young man Dr. Udeme Nana who teaches Mass Communication at the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua thought it would be a nice idea to create a community of book readers. He brought out some books from his sizeable collection and spread them on tables at his residence and young persons who always came over to have intellectual communion with him, students, graduates, journalists, lawyers devoured them greedily. Their excitement matched his own and he wrote on his Facebook page: One small step and a generation would move our dream city, Uyo and our dear state, Akwa Ibom”.
Mr. Ekpu, himself an avowed lover of books, celebrated the contributions of the founder, sponsors and members of Uyo Book Club towards the seeming book revolution in Akwa Ibom State and highlighted some of the significant achievements of the Club in the last six years.
“That effort has had a domino effect. It has inspired the establishment of Book Clubs in Ikot Ekpene and Eket and the hope is that the candle will be lit in many more towns in the state. So the decision to hold Nigeria’s first Book Club Conference in Uyo is a reward for Nana’s show of enthusiasm for the words hidden within book covers.
Earlier in its August reading session, the patron of Uyo Book Club who doubles as Chairman, Local Organizing Committee for the planned National Conference of Book Clubs in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ekong Sampson, Ph.D had unveiled publicity materials containing details of the Conference, slated to hold between 16th to 18th September, 2021 at Watbridge Hotels and Suites, Opposite Ibom Hall, IBB Way, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
According to the release, the conference theme is ‘The Place of Public Libraries in the Age of E-Books and the Challenges of Social Reading’, with Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Russia, Chief Assam Assam, SAN serving as the Chairman of the Occasion, and Prof. Felicia Etim, University Librarian, Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, as Keynote Speaker. Other Speakers include Prof. Ahiaoma Ibegwam, University Librarian, University of Uyo; Chief Uchena C. Anioke, President, Publishers Association of Nigeria; and Dr. Nkem Osuigwe, Director, African Libraries and Information Associations and Institutions, Accra, Ghana.
The formation of Eket Book Club to enhance reading culture among students, residents and the entire people of Eket and environs received a boost on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 when executive members of Eket Book Club paid a courtesy visit on the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission(AKISIEC), who also served as chairman of Animeks International Schools, Eket, Elder Aniedi Ikoiwak.
In his speech, the Coordinator of Eket Book Club, and Editor of THE INK Newspaper, Mr. Nsibiet John, lauded Elder Aniedi Ikoiwak for his contributions as the chairman of Animeks International Schools, Eket, to the educational development of the area.
He stressed that the idea behind the formation of Eket Book Club was to revive and inculcate reading habits among the people, noting that lack of reading culture contributed to the decline in moral values in the country.
He solicited for Elder Ikoiwak’s approval of Animeks International Schools hall to be the venue of the first general meeting of Eket Book Club scheduled to hold on Sunday, September 12, 2021 due to the expected number of members and guests.
Responding, AKISIEC Boss appreciated the effort of those behind the formation of Eket Book Club, saying reading is important to the advancement of all individuals in the society. He said he knew the importance of books reading since his secondary school days when he read books authored by Chinua Achebe, William Shakespeare and several renowned authors, noting that book reading is essential to the success of every determined students and members of the public.
Elder Ikoiwak, commended the executive members of the club for the visit and assured them of his support. He stated that Animeks International Schools, Eket, is ready to partner with Eket Book Club and promised to make Animeks International Schools hall and library available for Eket Book Club.
Amongst those in the team of the Book Club were Secretary, Enobong Nsima, Director of Finance Peace Etop and Ani Michael, Director of Publicity.
A’IBOM STATE EXECUTIVES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN AND SECRETARIES OF PDP NATIONAL YOUTH MOVEMENT MET ~~ as Comr. Akanimo called for a stronger sense of commitment to the leadership of the Youth Movement. The Chairman, PDP National Youth Movement, Akwa Ibom State, Comr. IfiokObong Akanimo, in his Speech yesterday, 20th July, 2021 during his meeting with […]
A’IBOM STATE EXECUTIVES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN AND SECRETARIES OF PDP NATIONAL YOUTH MOVEMENT MET~~ as Comr. Akanimo called for a stronger sense of commitment to the leadership of the Youth Movement.
A’IBOM STATE EXECUTIVES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN AND SECRETARIES OF PDP NATIONAL YOUTH MOVEMENT MET
~~ as Comr. Akanimo called for a stronger sense of commitment to the leadership of the Youth Movement.
The Chairman, PDP National Youth Movement, Akwa Ibom State, Comr. IfiokObong Akanimo, in his Speech yesterday, 20th July, 2021 during his meeting with the 31 Local Government Chairmen & Secretaries of PDP National Youth Movement thanked His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, for the Peace he brought and maintain in the State. He also advised the Youths to rise to the faith that there is Hope for Nigeria as the Youths are given a chance to proof their worth and values.
His five paragraphs speech reads in part;
First and foremost, I thank His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State for the Peace he has brought and maintain in our dear State. The Leadership of PDP in Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State should maintain unity and be Strategic in their dealings to ensure a smooth landing come 2023. I solicit for our Leaders in the Party to work harmoniously with the PDP National Youth Movement for the interest of our dear Party, PDP.
“I understand the urgent need for unity of purpose among the PDP leaders and the Youth arm of the party. It is only the tenacity of togetherness that can secure an all round victory for the Party come 2023 and above”.
I also use this opportunity to plead and call for a stronger sense of commitment to the leadership of the Youth Movement with a larger goal of strengthening the Party to fulfill its mandate. The interest of the Party should be our priority as we prepare for the enormous task ahead. Transparency, fairness, and equity should be the cardinal objectives of the party to ensure exceptional performance.
Whatever may be our differences, we must come together to ensure that the baton is retained and maintained in Akwa Ibom State by PDP. To achieve the needed result, we must open up space for new membership registration in our party. We must also go to streets and Rural areas to educate our people to get enroll in the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration Programme by INEC.
“Finally, let us join the Leader of our dear Party, His Excellency Mr. Udom Emmanuel in his completion agenda to preach unity, faith, peace and progress. For with these, our party will grow without measures. Let us rise to the faith that there is Hope for Nigeria as the youths are given a chance to proof their worth and values”.
It was a remarkable and excellent event as it pulled out young Men and Women from the 31 LGAs who are willing and ready to secure an all round victory for PDP come 2023.
God Bless Aks!
God Bless PDP!!
God Bless PDP-NYM!!!
© Mdia Unit, PDP-NYM-Aks.
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