Sicilian Movies was my 1st production company established in 2004. I had nothing except a script I had written in less than 2 weeks. Due university experiences, my mind could not communicate better than to write the agony of the soul with a candid message. When I completed the writing, I gave it to a typist to prepare it for a professional look, afterwards, a graphics designer did a nice cover art. Since Owerri was not into movie production by then, I headed to Lagos.

On reaching Lagos without knowing anyone I started asking questions where to locate this movie people. I was duly directed to Surulere where indeed there were many offices so I met with a very great guy Chika Onu who was working then with Chico Ejiro, Zeb Ejiro’s brother. He received me well and saw the passion in what I was pursuing and told me that I need to get the funds and then we can easily produce the movie. He assisted in putting together a business proposal of about 2 million naira. I also met and interacted with Teco Benson.

I returned home to Owerri with the proposal, my own company letter head, a complimentary card and a customized envelope. I used my Uncle Emeka’s office address at Mushin as my Lagos office address and my mother’s shop address as my Owerri address. The only thing that was mine was my phone number and email. My friends rejoiced to see this great improvement towards the pursuit of my dream but the challenge now is how do I get 2 Million Naira to produce this movie? My immediate elder brother had a friend from University of Maidugiri who by chance was rich and he asked me to go meet him in Abuja and he might help with the production, thus my journey to Abuja.

I went to Abuja and was staying off the town at Gwagwalada (Gwags) at Acholonu’s house. While in his place, I was going into town often trying to see if I could convince anyone to consider my movie proposal while trying my brother’s friend number. The financial cost of going into town from Gwags was also painful and I was hoping to get someone that I could go and stay with in the heart of Abuja, luckily, I got a guy who used to live in Amakohia but his family moved to Abuja and he brought me into their family apartment at Gwarimpa.
Finally, I met with my brother’s friend at the airport on his way to Holland for a 2 weeks’ business journey and he assured me of sponsoring or being the executive producer of the movie when he returns, he told me he will call me once he returns. When he came back from Holland he did call me and I was so happy that I sponsored the strangers around me to have drinks on my head.
Life was full of hope, the excitement that I will have my 1st movie script produced knew no bounds but as the days unfolded and no sign of progress weighed in, I became more stranded in a faraway city. I had to move into the home of a very good stranger who was part of those who drank on my head. His name is Mohammed, from Kogi State and a Muslim. He assisted me until I tried to set up another business in Abuja, which I will address in the next journal.

 Despite my journey from Owerri to Lagos, then Lagos back to Owerri and then to Abuja, I was not able to get an executive producer to have my movie made.
Today I have the resources and can partner with someone to produce my own movie, the dream has lingered up till date. Due to my experiences not getting anyone to support me, I have taken it upon myself to help as many people as possible to also produce their own contents with what I have.

 Life has a way of preparing us to become who we are, that we may not get something we desire today does not mean the end of our dream but time can help us prepare better and launch a greater product.

Business Journal with Chuks Ineh.

\”Leadership is knowing that the critics will criticize you while still saying what needs to be said and doing what needs to be done. History doesn’t remember the critics. It remembers the one who withstood criticism to accomplish something great.

The keys are: Don’t let praise go to your head and don’t let critics into your head. Be so invested in your craft that you don’t have time to listen to the naysayers. No time for negativity. You’re too busy creating the future. I want to encourage you to never let the opinion of others define you and your future. Your identity doesn’t come from what the world says about you. It comes from who you are on the inside. Your work, leadership, and mission are too important to allow others to define your destiny.

No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work.

If they praise you, show up and do the work.
If they criticize you, show up and do the work.
If no one even notices you, just show up and do the work.
Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.

Lead with passion\”.

✍ *Arise Afrika*
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Unveiling of Paint A Life Initiative/Art Exhibition & Fund Raising hols this weekend

We are most humbled and very happy to invite you all to  [our] foundation’s event coming up Saturday 15 April at Banquet Hall  Newcastle Hotel.  Time: 12 noon

*Paint a life Initiative’’* is a dream and idea that was conceived over a decade ago. We are glad its coming to life in the month of April 2017.

This is the first of its kind in Nigeria and probably around the globe. The event will feature an exhibition of portraits of some notable individuals, friends and acquaintances who certainly share in the passion to give back to the society by letting us paint their faces ,personal & family portraits to be used to raise fund to take care of certain challenges/problems of these friends of ours ,the less privileged, orphans, physically challenged, indigent women , widows and certainly the sick.

This is the first edition of the exhibition series so we are making arrangements to have the beneficiaries be at the event on that day to receive the packages.

*Chairman of the occasion*-Prof Anthony Okere Fmr Vc Imo State University
*Guest of Honour:* Hon Emeka Lolyd
*Special Guest*: Hon Uche Nwosu (Ugwumba)
*Host:* Ezinwa Prince Sylvester Osuji

 The event is also expected to inspire and encourage our younger ones to aspire towards becoming self reliant and powerful entrepreneurs in the nearest future to help save our dwindling & troubled economy.

To this effect dear friends, If you know anyone who falls in any of the category stated above whom you would like us to reach-out to, please feel free to communicate me asap

May God bless you as you plan to attend

*Announcer*

IK ANYANWU

Founder *Arise Afrika*
Ceo GCFN consult  *Host Imo @40* Commemorative lecture & Community Development Awards

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH A PAPER PRESENTED BY IK ANYANWU OF ARISE AFRIKA DURING UNIQUE ARISE AFRIKA SKILLS ACQUISITION TRAINING

BUSINESS START UPS AS AN ENTREPRENEUR

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,

WHY YOU NEED TO START
The world we live in today has changed so much that uncertainties are high. The  advanced economies like the United States of America in the last few years has been bad news and panic headlines in boardrooms, Globalization, outsourcing, downsizing, foreclosures, subprime mortgages and credit default swap, ponzi schemes, recession and so on.

In the first few months of 2009, a lot of US companies laid off up to 2,500 per month of people and employment rose to an all time high of 10.2 percent and under employment was far much worse. The frequent drop in number of people gainfully employed was frightening and very few people are immune from this trend. All carder of employed people were affected from banks to retail clerks. Executives, middle managers and blue collar workers were all endangered. The healthcare sector which was considered to be very safe had a fair share at downsizing.

In Africa the story is different unlike in the US were those that loose their jobs earn social security allowance, and live in council apartments, most countries in Africa do not have any provision for the unemployed. As I make this presentation in this quarter, the unemployment rate in Nigeria, which was the fastest growing economy in 2014 and the giant of Africa in terms of economic size , has reached an unimaginable unemployment rate of 48 percent. Many people like me lost their jobs. Be it in the banking sector or other private companies  due to changes in policies by the government.

The government was unable to pay arrears, some states had to cut staff salaries by 30 percent and a lot of others were owed over ten months salaries Had outstanding pension of over 12 months arrears, under employment was no longer news as the government minimum was per month was below N20,000

With inflation at 18.3 percent and the economy going through a recession and the G.D.P numbers has moved to -3 percent in the last quarter of 2016 from 6% in 2014.
The truth about all this is that, those that suffer the most in this kind of situation are not the owners of business. The victims of recession and inflation are those who earn salaries because they face the risk of being laid off, salary cuts, and shrinking incomes due to inflation.

During this global financial crisis, the investment port folio of Nigerians suddenly lost their value more than half and the real estate crashed. The investment that people had confidence in and reliable assets turned out to be as solid as water vapor, and the jobs that were considered secure were no longer secure.
It took a big financial crisis to bring the fore how people lively hood has been at risk.
But the truth of the matter is that your income did not become a risk overnight. It has always been at risk.

Most people that live on pay cheques are always on the edge between solvency and bankruptcy, mostly because they have little savings or sometimes no cushion at all.
The pay check trades your time for money, and during a recession, it is the least reliable source of income, because the GDP drops, unemployment will rise and there will be no disposable income to pay for your time.

The biggest economy in Africa in 2014 has gone into recession in 2016, this has caused a lot of other financial challenges that was mentioned earlier in my opinion caused by  our educational system failure  to adequately provide a realistic financial education programme for students.

The greatest strength of any paper asset is its ability to be converted to cash instantly and that is also its own greatest weakness. The stock market crash is cyclical in nature an we all know this, but how prepared are you when it happens again?
The financial crisis that hit America in 2008 was quite phenomenal, jobs were lost, people could not pay mortgagees, and houses were fore closed, properties sold at less than half their process.

In 2016, Nigeria Economy slipped into recession, the stock market became volatile, the foreign exchange rate of dollar to the Naira worsened  by more than 300 percent and prices of almost all goods and services doubles, foreign investors recalled their funds from the financial institutions, credit supply was abysmal and poverty level increased.

TIMES HAS CHANGED
As a child my parents taught me that to be successful, I had to go to school, study hard and get good results to enable me get a secure well paying job. Pursue a career with benefits and earn a pension there after But ties has changes, it was a good formula for success in the industrial age.

In Nigeria in the 80s and 90s people that retires from govt jobs had their gratuity and pensions paid regularly. As I speak my mother who retired as a Civil Servant has not been paid her pension or gratuity ever since by the government and Nigeria economy going into recession. I guess you can imagine what the future holds for her if she does not have investment in real estate. The Civil servants who are in the government jobs are now contributing part of their salary (7.5 percent) and the government  contribute another (7.5%) towards a pension scheme.
This money is managed by pension managers, who will invest this money in the money market and capital market with all the uncertainties associated with the financial sector.
The world we live in today has a lot to be angry about, is it corruption and inefficiency in the government or the mistakes made in the past for not taking control early enough?
All these make life tough, the question is, which way forward? Are you going to moan, and groan or blame the government, politicians, stock market or the multinational companies?
The best way to predict the future is to create it. You can take charge of your future only when you take control of your income. You do not have to fear the future but take steps to shape it. You need to develop your own business.

STARTING YOUR BUSINESS FROM SCRATCH
A business takes time to grow, It can take less time if you take the right step and get good responses, getting a business off the ground takes an average of 5 years. Building a business can generate a lot of money for you and free your time.
The trouble of how to start a business can be worrisome, but if you take the following steps you are more likely to be successful.

1. Discover yourself
Do you have the necessary skills required to start a business? To start a business is not that easy. It  entails sacrifices. The bad news about starting a business ids that it will require you to invest your time. You may have to sacrifice social life and family relationship in the short run. Despite this sacrifices, most small business will fail between 3 -5 years of operation. But the good news is that if you take the right steps your businesses will survive this trying period. You will get financial freedom, job security and become an employer of labour. To achieve this, you have to discover yourself and know where you have untapped potentials, what is your level of education? Does the job you do currently support your business idea? Do you have an insight of financial risk? Are you passionate about the business? Can you develop a business road map?

2.Discover A Business Opportunity
A business idea mist be able to solve an existing problem which may be a new idea, reducing cost on an existing product or improving an existing products performance, without increasing cost. Identifying the opportunity is not enough, you have to develop the business into a business plan

3.Develop a Business Plan
Developing a business plan is crucial when starting a business because it serves as a road map that will enable you to have a clear picture of your business, the opportunities the business presents enables your business, know  your competitive edge, it is also a requirement for accessing grants and other sources of fund.

The details of how to develop a business plan will be discussed in another seminar.

4.Business name
Start by doing a search with Corperate Affairs Commission about the availability of the name, register the business name.
5. Find out what the Government Regulations on  this particular business it.
6. Book Keeping
7. Type of Taxes, Duties & Levies

If the business is High risk, you should consider INSURANCE
Starting a business can be challenging but is very interesting venture. If you sincerely want to start a business, you must be determined to succeed no matter the challenges you may face, a lot of people will discourage you, friends, family and colleagues that is why we need passion for your business ideas, if you have passion determine to pass through the first 3 years of your business, believe me that would be your best decisions in life.

If you want to build something great you should focus on what change you want to have in the world, secondly surround yourself with highly successful and motivated people and finally look for people who excel in the area where you are weak or less experienced. You are going to need people that have complementary skills because no matter how talented you are, there are things that you do not bring to the table. You will certainly need COACHING & MENTORING to Success.
8. VISION & ENTERPRISE
That is exactly what we do at Gcfn Consult/ Arise Afrika
You need to have the power of vision and Enterprise
In times when there is no vision, the society decline. The Bible says my people perish for lack of knowledge. The man with vision sees beyond reality.
Vision disciplines you. It helps you with your association.  When men with vision, courage and skill seize the opportunity to change things for the better.  Build your vision based on your talents.

Vision is having the capacity to see beyond your current reality.
Vision is the ability to create and invent what does not yet exist but becoming that great person you have seen and yet become.
The reshaping of the future is the responsibility of the visionary. Let your vision drive you, not money.
Go to google and search \”how do I produce a business plan?\”
Replicate it.
Vision will help you make connection with your passion and potentials.
Vision makes you to know what to do, understand and know how to use the instrument of networking.  The more person you have in your business network, the better for it.
Develop your entrepreneurship skills until you gain mastery.
Entrepreneurship is not just about making money.
I was a Senior Manager of a well established business for close to 12 years.  Even on the jobs, I was thinking, acting as an entrepreneur.
According to Strive Makiyiwa \”you should be an entrepreneur, whether or you own the business. Everyday you must go to work with the understanding that, first and foremost, your paid for being smart. For idea to innovate and find solutions and help your organization grown. \”
While at this fast food company, I  developed several program, events aimed at creating awareness and boosting sales.  In fact the first contract job.  I got came from my boss, mentor and CEO who entrusted me with hosting children because he knows that I was good with kids and have so much fun with them.  That is exactly how my Events management company came to being.
While also on the job working for another, I was part of acting, shooting a video advert for the company. That\’s how my career in the Media industry began. Now I can say that I am a voice over artist,  producer of jingles, programmes, script writer, editor, publisher
I wanted to change the world that is why I had major in Sociology/Anthropology.
Unleash the entrepreneur in you. Right there where you work now, in whatever vocation it is.

As an Entrepreneur you must have the Power of Vision & Enterprise

This and many more questions we will be helping you answer in a practical way in our  training pragramme on skill acquisition
Enroll because it is an ongoing programme in the following area;
Catering & Confectioneries
Events Management
Decorations
Beads and wire works
Candle/Hair Relaxer/Powder/Soap /Air Fresher/Detol production
Ankara Shoes and Bag Making
Shampo/Perfume/House Paint/Bleach
Poultry/Quail Framing/ Egg Production
Tailoring/Fashion Designing
Graphics Design
Hair Dressing/Makeup artist/Eye Lashes
Photography & Video, editing
Leather works (Shoes & Bags)
Online Entrepreneurship:  Blogging & Web creation
Then register for classes to receive
Special Training
Coaching & Mentoring
Certificates

To Register
Pay the sum of N3,000 and come with your teller
Bank: FCMB
Account name: Global Circle of Friends Network
Account number: 0888625015

About Ikechukwu Anyanwu
He is the Founder of news, leadership and human empowerment blog. Arise Afrika

 38 Persons killed at Egypt Palm Sunday church bombing

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for bombing two Egyptian churches as worshippers gathered to mark Palm Sunday, killing at least 38 people in the deadliest attacks on the Coptic Christian minority in recent memory.

The attacks followed a Cairo church bombing in December and came weeks ahead of a planned visit by Catholic Pope Francis intended to show support for the country’s Christian minority.

The first bombing struck the Mar Girgis church in the city of Tanta north of Cairo, killing 27 people, the health ministry said.

Emergency services had scrambled to the scene when another bombing rocked the Saint Mark’s church in Alexandria where Coptic Pope Tawadros II had been leading a Palm Sunday service.

Eleven people were killed in that attack, which the interior ministry said was caused by a suicide bomber who blew himself up when police prevented him from entering the church.

The ministry said Tawadros was unharmed, and a church official said he had left the church before the bombing.

At least 78 people were wounded in Tanta and another 40 wounded in Alexandria, the health ministry said.

Egyptian officials denounced the violence as an attempt to sow divisions in the country, while Francis sent his “deep condolences” to Tawadros.

IS claimed that its “squads” carried out both attacks, in a statement by its self-styled Amaq news agency published on social media accounts.

Images broadcast by private television stations showed bloodstains smearing the whitewashed walls of the church in Tanta next to shredded wooden benches.

“The explosion took place in the front rows, near the altar, during the mass,” General Tarek Atiya, the deputy to Egypt’s interior minister in charge of relations with the media, told AFP.

“I heard the blast and came running. I found people torn up… some people, only half of their bodies remained,” said Nabil Nader, who lives in front of the Tanta church.

The worshippers had been celebrating Palm Sunday, one of the holiest days of the Christian calendar, marking the triumphant entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem.

– Pope prays for victims –
Francis, who is due to visit Cairo on April 28-29, offered prayers for the victims.

“Let us pray for the victims of the attack unfortunately carried out today,” he said in an Angelus prayer.

“May the Lord convert the heart of those who sow terror, violence and death and also the heart of those who make weapons and trade in them.”

Copts, who make up about one tenth of Egypt’s population of more than 92 million and who celebrate Easter next weekend, have been targeted by several attacks in recent months.

Jihadists and Islamists accuse Copts of supporting the military overthrow of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013, which ushered in a deadly crackdown on his supporters.

In December, a suicide bombing claimed by IS killed 29 worshippers during Sunday mass in Cairo.

The group later released a video threatening Egypt’s Christians with more attacks.

The bombing of the church within a compound that also holds the seat of the Coptic papacy was the deadliest attack against the minority in recent memory.

A spate of jihadist-linked attacks in Egypt’s restive Sinai Peninsula, including the murder of a Copt in the city of El Arish whose house was also burned, have led some Coptic families to flee their homes.

About 250 Christians took refuge in the Suez Canal city of Ismailiya after IS released a video in February calling for attacks on the religious minority.

Reacting before the second bombing in Alexandria, Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid called the attack in Tanta “a failed attempt against our unity”.

“Terrorism hits Egypt again, this time on Palm Sunday,” he tweeted.

– String of attacks –
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail also condemned the attack, stressing Egypt’s determination to “eliminate terrorism”.

The Cairo-based Al-Azhar, an influential Sunni Muslim authority, said it aimed to “destabilise security and… the unity of Egyptians”.

Egypt’s Copts have endured successive attacks since Morsi’s ouster in July 2013.

More than 40 churches were attacked nationwide in the two weeks after the deadly dispersal by security forces of two pro-Morsi protest camps in Cairo on August 14, 2013, Human Rights Watch said.

Amnesty International later said more than 200 Christian-owned properties were attacked and 43 churches seriously damaged, adding that at least four people were killed.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who as then army chief helped remove Morsi, has defended his security forces and accused jihadists of attacking Copts in order to divide the country.

In October 2011, almost 30 people — mostly Coptic Christians — were killed after the army charged at a protest outside the state television building in Cairo to denounce the torching of a church in southern Egypt.

In May that year, clashes between Muslims and Copts left 15 dead in the working-class Cairo neighbourhood of Imbaba where two churches were attacked.

A few months earlier, the unclaimed bombing of a Coptic church killed more than 20 people in Egypt’s second city of Alexandria on New Year’s Day.

• Happy Palm Sunday friends from all of us at Arise Afrika Magazine.

As we reflect upon the triumphant entry of Jesus  may I share with you some principles that would help you to triumph too

It\’s May sound somehow but it\’s certainly true.

The Zambian company sold their Copper Mines to an outside consortium for 20 million dollars. Because they could not manage it. The company that took over in 3 months made profits of 70 millions. They had understanding of how things works,  took money at the Government expense, they were not going to pay upfront. They simply spread out over a couple of months their payments to the Government. Taking what the Government should have been making and give them .006% from the Copper Mines because they had \”Understanding\” .
When right there people are dying, ignorant, living in poverty , high level of HIV/Aids, yet churches are full.  People are praising God , Africans pray all night .  Prayer is not in the Success equation.

Prayer is in the Revelation equation.  Decision making is in the success equation. You have to make a decision and be sound. Be disciplined and make sure that we are going to get what God has given unto us.
You can be full of the Holy Ghost and yet suffer lack because you are ignorant. For me I will get understanding. It\’s time for Africa to Arise and be counted.
The country of Ghana turned 50. Ghana and South Korea had independence the same day and the same year but look at where South Korea is now.  South Korea are not a Christian Nation.

By nature South Korea are Buddhist.  China, Japan,  Indonesia, Malaysia they are technologically advancing yet they are not Christian nations. China has stated that in the next couple of years over 20 percent Chinese will become millionaires . Over 450 million Chinese would become Millionaires .

It\’s not about shouting \”hallelujah\” neither is speaking in tongues. It is about possessing an understanding of how things work.

This opportunity, Arise Afrika seeks to give to Imolites to educate, equip and empower youths for the future through our training, publications and online forums
visit : www.ariseafrika.com

Come to Unique Arise Afrika Skills Acquisition Training to learn skills that would help you in the success equation. Classes are ongoing now at Uzzi primary school Mbaise Rd owerri. For participation call 08037512288

My name is  Ikechukwu Anyanwu
Founder news, leadership, human empowerment blog.

The publisher of Arise Afrika and Rev of All Africa Media Networks in Nigeria Mr. Ik Anyanwu has kept to the promise made at the unveiling to educate, equip and empower youths for the future.

The classes are ongoing and you can be part of it.

When the journalist came to have an interactive session,  he let everyone know of the progress the group is making.

\”My mind is on UNIQUE ARISE AFRIKA SKILL ACQUISITION TRAINING at Uzzi Primary School Mbaise Rd.  We flagged off on Friday 7th and it would run till 21 April 2017.
Monday -Saturday  Training Time:2-4pm, 4-6pm

Yesterday , was awesome as I shared with them on How you can Start your business from the scratch. My friend and partner Wilson Joseph a Cosmetologist was very much around too. \”

It would be a great time of robust experience (theory & practical ) with the following instructors:

Maxwell Eke – Leather works/Ankara
Henry Ibeh -Decorations and Events
Miss Abaka -Graphics
Mrs Agnes Ofoegbu -Confectioneries, Catering
Mrs Lizzy Coleman -Fashion Deigning
Ajoku ThankGod E-book Solar Installation
Miss Blessing – Beads Making
Wilson Joseph –  Shampo, Perfume, Hair Conditioner, Bleach, House Paints Production
Chuks Nnadi -Website Designing/Blog Creation
Mr Fortune-Computer Maintenance
lots of other instructors/resources persons  and myself discussing and sharing experiences with our teeming students who at the programme will be issued certificate and also assisted to start up busines at the end of the programme.  It\’s all about  youth empowerment, skill acquisition and opportunities that abounds in E-Entrepreneurship.

This year\’s  workshop/training  is very special as I  shared  on Africa Arising.  If you are interested to be part of our great team comment and indicate your interest.

 We are re-engineering the mindset of Africans about sustaining themselves in their immediate environment and recover lost values.. So many potentially great men die mediocre for their inability to discover who they really are and what endowments nature has put at their disposal.

We need to make  our youths know/realize that they  are not born empty. There are potentials right inside of you to be harnessed, and such potentials are capable of making you the you that God has called you to be.
You can make money through those inherent and God given abilities/talents.
Make plans to join me at Unique Arise  Afrika Skill Aqusition Training  if you are in owerri as we shall also be teaching you how to make
PIZZA
SAUSAGES ROLL
CHOPS
CAKES
MEATPIE
Fish Farming
SOAP MAKING
SOLAR INSTALLATIONS
EVENTS , DECORATIONS & MANAGEMENT
BEADS AND WIRE WORkS
COMPUTER OPERATIONS
CANDLE, HAIR RELAXER,  SOAP, AIR FRESHER,  DETOL, HAPIC PRODUCTIONS
BARBING
Photography

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.