The Ejiro & Otive Igbuzor Foundation is set to host the highly anticipated 16th Chief Demas Akpore Annual Memorial Lecture on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the school hall of the prestigious Government College, Ughelli, Delta State.
A statement signed by Mr. Monday Osasah affirms that the Memorial Lecture, established in 2008, stands as an annual tribute to the late Chief Demas Akpore, honoring his dynamic leadership and indelible contributions to the erstwhile Bendel State, now Edo/Delta States, and Nigeria at large. This annual gathering aims to stimulate public discourse on contemporary leadership and developmental paradigms.
Since its inception, the Foundation has actively executed various impactful initiatives, ranging from scholarships, the establishment of cooperative societies to foster savings and investments, an annual widows support program, Information Technology training, to the construction of the Niger Delta Resource Centre inaugurated in 2009. Notably, the Foundation has successfully hosted fifteen previous annual lectures, featuring distinguished Nigerians as chairs, guest lecturers, and discussants.
The 2023 lecture, themed “Between Advocacy and Intervention: The Sacrifices of CHIEF DEMAS AKPORE,” will be presided over by Dr. (Mrs.) Veronica Ogbuagu, former Commissioner of Education, Delta State, serving as the chairperson. Mr. Abraham Ogbodo, a veteran journalist and entrepreneur, will deliver the keynote address, while Distinguished Senator Ede Dafinone from the Delta Central Senatorial District, will grace the event as the Special Guest of Honour.
Evang. Godspower Odenema, Barr. Efe Duku, Ms. Ejovwokoghene Eguolo, Barr. Godwin Odjegba and Mr. Efe Agabi, will participate as discussants, fostering an enriching exchange of ideas.
The event’s master of ceremonies (MC) will be Dr. Achugbue Edwin, accompanied by Ms. Nefertiti Ayo Okotie.
The release extends a cordial invitation to all to honour the occasion with their esteemed presence.
For RSVP and further information, please contact: 07038994061, 08037477498.