Arise Afrika, Unique Global, Civil Society groups, Partners for Entrepreneurial developing programs. To train people for 2 Weeks on various skills acquisition training this weekend.
By ID Anyanwu
Tomorrow Friday 7th of April 2017 in Owerri Nigeria, an economic summit, seminar, training/ workshop that will feature paper presentations, talks from 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.
Theme : Power Of Vision & Enterprise
This will be piloted by the very group that organized and hosted IMO AT 40 by this same time last year. It can be recalled that the pivotal South Eastern States of Imo and Anambra turned 40 in February 2016 and thus presented the group an ample opportunity for a commemorative lecture in Imo which reflected 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.
Similarly this year Arise Afrika boss, Mr Anyanwu and other Resource persons will offer Free Entrepreneur Training, Coaching and Mentoring Programme to hundreds of people.
The publisher of Arise Afrika magazine, Mr Ikechukwu Anyanwu has taken a bold step of assisting Imo State Youths undergo skill acquisition training in different fields of endeavor.
The training is expected to take place from 7th -21 April, 2017 at Uzzi Primary school, owerri Imo State.
He unveiled this plan recently when he was speaking at Mercy Streams Entrepreneur Seminar and skill Acquisition programm.Other speakers at the event include: Dr Mercy John Ogbodo, Hon Ik Ogbonna, Hon Prince Odunze, Pst Ogechi Erondu, Dr Ken Obiakor and Wilson Joseph of Unique global. He stated that for there to be a better society devoid of moral decadence and social vicesy, such training should be carried out to the youths gain access to self reliance and entrepreneurship knowledge. He pointed out that everyone can attain greatness in life through his zeal to make a positive impact anywhere he finds himself and be ready to work relentlessly for the actualization of the goals.saying that they are committed to changing the economic landscape of Imo state .
Speaking further, the Representative of All Africa Media Networks in Nigeria and also the publisher of Arise Afrika expressed optimism that this program will be sustained. Anyanwu further disclosed that the door is open for anyone or group of persons that wish to partner with them, calling on other willing civic society groups, government agencies to continue training unemployed Nigerians in various skills, stressing that the gesture will enable the unemployed graduates acquire the necessary skills that would help them in life and also assist them set up their own businesses.
\”Poverty and inequality levels remain unacceptably high and one of the reasons for this is the challenge of creating the right jobs for a rapidly growing youth population \” Mr Ikechukwu Anyanwu asserted.
You can reach the organization on 08037512288 or 08178497715. This is the 12th event by this organisation that has remained focused on raising the beautiful continent of Africa one information at a time.
The IMo at 40 confab last year was equally put together by Arise Afrika, Nigerian Eye Newspaper, Leadership Development Foundation for Civic Literacy, GCFN Consult and Society for Advancing literacy and social right .
Last years lecture\’s theme: Analysing the future of south east socio-political persuasion in todays Nigeria; the way forward, had Sub topics created from the above theme and was handled by renowned Nigerians selected from the major tribes of the nation 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.
It\’s important to note that the elections brought a change in government, increased the positive surge in political consciousness of usually non-partisan youths and adult and must be effectively taken advantage of in propagating civic education in the populace and this year’s lecture will be focusing on how we can Change economic landscape of our nation.
Several youths from tertiary institutions will be present to be trained, equipped and empowerd for the future at this skill aqusition training.
The team of organizers putting the event together is counting on participation of their chosen professionals with indelible records, who are also recognized voices with deep intellectual capacity and successful entrepreneurs that commands respect as a pedestal to help drive the point home.
Profile of Choosen Resource Persons
*Dr Ebere Nzewuji* Former MD Ben TV London, Executive Director at NTA star Times, Ceo ITV Abuja.
He has a PhD in international relations. He is the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rochas on Electronic Media.
*Hon Prince Odunze* SA on Media Production to the Governor Imo State. A globally focused youth Mentor. He is a motivational speaker. Engaged in lot of volunterary services helping empower people from the UK to our poverty stricken rural communities.
*Rev Dr Fidel Onuoha* a PhD holder .A lecturer at Imo State University owerri. Dean All nations Institute. He is a public speaker, author and is set to transform the youths. This he has consistently done from 1996 till date
*Hon Obinna Eziefule*
Principal Officer to the Governor on Students Affairs. Heads Bureau Student Affairs, Imo State Govt House.
*Kaycee Boffin Iheme* PA Student Affairs to Chief Of Staff Imo state Govt House
*Dr Ken Obiakor* Leadership Development Foundation.
*Wilson Joseph*
Ceo of Unique Global Skills World Wide
Ik Anyanwu . Ceo *Gcfn Consult*,
Founder *Arise Afrika* He is a leadership expert, online entrepreneur, management consultant with a proven track record in hospitality and media industry . He has paid his due covering events, producer, human resources specialist, trainer, life coach and dynamic youth mentor with a passion to educate, equip and empower the youths.
This 2 week training programme will peak with presentation of certificates to participants, empowerment by helping people to get access to start up aids, materials and equipmento.
The press launch was held at Benchmark Hotel on the 4th of March 2017l to expose more info on this programme which is billed to be flagged off from 7th of April to 21st April 2017 at Uzzi Primary School Mbaise Rd owerri Imo State.
Arise Afrika, Unique Global Skills, Liberty Foundation and their civil society partners confirms that the State Government of Imo is aware of the positive development regarding the Entrepreneurial Development Programme and has assured of their support to ensure its a success.