By Ken Asinobi
The leadership of the Youths of Ndigbo Community in Rivers and Bayelsa States paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of Niger Delta Basin Development Authority (NDBDA), Hon. Prince Ebitimi Amgbara in his office in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
Led by their President, Engr Maurice Ugochukwu Okpara, the delegation informed Hon. Amgbara of their upcoming Igbo Youths Week scheduled for September 25 -27, 2024, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
Engr Okpara told the NDBDA boss that the youths were in his office to intimate him of the forthcoming event and to seek his partnership and support.
“We believe that your organization’s objectives align with our goals, and we would be honored if you could deliver a guest lecture at our event.”, Okpara said.
Hon. Amgbara gladly accepted the invitation, praising the youths for their initiative and commitment to community development.
Aside President Okpara, the delegation also had other leaders of the Igbo youths group.
The event, aimed at promoting unity and progress among Igbo youths in the region, promises to be an enriching experience, with Hon. Amgbara’s participation expected to add immense value.
The highlight of the Igbo Youths Week, will be the conferment of merit awards on six governors, including Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Prof Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, Alex Otti of Abia, and Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State.
In addition to the governors, several individuals will also receive honors, including Dr. Samuel Anya, Eze Engr Samm Nwaokolo, Chief Tony Okechukwu, Apostle Eugene Ogu, and Ufam Engr Prof Muna Stella Ebele Okoye
Furthermore, other notable awardees include the Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon Ehie Edison, Caretaker Chairman of Port Harcourt City local government area, Ezebunwo Ichemati, and his Obio Akpor counterpart, Chijioke Ihunwo and Commissioners Collins Onunwor, Obed Rowland Whyte and Solomon Eke.
The Youth Week 2024 will feature a range of activities, including a football competition on September 25, a quiz and dance competition on September 26, and a pageantry and award night on September 27.