There was a new twist to the preparation towards 2015 general elections in Akwa Ibom State, as a group of young professionals on Sunday , in Abuja unveiled Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel as its candidate for the next gubernatorial election in the state.
In a forum organised by young Nigerian professionals under the auspices of Akwa Ibom Young Professional Leadership Initiative, it was declared that the participation of Nigerian professionals in the nation's leadership was imperative, hence the need for young professionals to rise to the occasion, to take up the challenges of leadership. Continue...
Conveners have disclosed that the choice of Udom Emmanuel stemmed from the fact that he is a professional in his
field of endeavour and understands the problems of young aspiring professionals in the state.
Unveiling Udom Emmanuel as the next governor of the state, Otukong Emmanuel Ibiok, Special Adviser to Governor Akpabio on Political and Legislative Affairs said professionals, no
matter how young could transform any state or country, stressing on
the need for professionals inclusion in
governance..
The forum which emphasised on the need to create and sustain conventional and innovative fora for young professionals to contribute to the development of Nigeria, particularly Akwa Ibom State, through debates, and enlightenment programs had Mr. Aniekan Umanah, Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Akwa Ibom State, as the keynote speaker.
Other notable speakers at the event were Barr. Ofonime Enoh, Principal Partner, Lincoln Associates, Abuja. Barr.
Abbas Idiong, Yadomah Bukar Mandara (a youth representative at the
ongoing National Conference, Otuekong Emmanuel Ibiok; Special Adviser to the Governor on Bureau of Political and Legislative Affairs and the representative of the State Deputy Governor, Mr. Stephen Leo Ntukekpo.
Here are photos from the event:
Originally posted via Linda Ikeji Akwa Ibom young professionals canvass for involvement of professionals in politics»
