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CEO AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria charges Imo stakeholders to work for peace, security of the state

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4 years ago

January 9, 2023

Joel Ajayi
The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Princess Gloria Akobundu, fsi has made a passionate appeal to stakeholders and community leaders to work for the peace and security of the state.

Akobundu stated this when she had a meeting with Isiala Mbano Stakeholders which includes LGA Executives,Ward Chairmen, Coordinators, women Group and other Critical community leaders in Owerri, Imo State Capital.

“There can not be any meaningfully development without peace and security in the state”, she said.

Akobundu added that the loss of lives and economic activities in the state as well as the region due to insecurity was not benefiting the people of the state and region rather it’s reversing the gains made by hard working people of the region.
Akobundu appealed to the stakeholders to speak to the youths and all those giving the state and region bad reputation to have a rethink, come to the negotiations table and put forward their grievances while expressing optimism that their plight would be looked into.

Speaking further, she urged the community leaders to create opportunity for youths and those aggrieved to positively and properly channel their complaints rather than result to violence means.
The AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria CEO added that Imo State and the Eastern Region at large was not known for insecurity but for industrialization, commercialisation and education, saying the region pride itself in those areas over the years.

He equally used the opportunity to encourage people of the state to support the state government led by HE, Governor Hope Uzodinma in his quest to deliver dividends of democracy and good governance to the people of the state.

Akobundu who is a stalwart of the ruling APC equally used the opportunity to canvas vote for the APC presidential candidate, Senator Bola Ahmed Tunubu, calling on people of the region to vote him adding that Tunubu while as a governor in Lagos State distinguished himself and appointed a lot of people from other regions including South -East as part of his cabinet.

Later in a separate meeting, Akobundu while speaking to Okigwe Women First Alliance Forum, equally used the opportunity to call on the women whom she described as change agents to use their God given role to dissuade their children and wards from participating in any act capable of destabilizing the peace of the State and Region.

She said her Agency, which has the mandate to promote Socio- economic and Political development in the country is doing a lot in ensuring that development spread across the country.

Highlighting some of the areas the Agency is currently working on, Akobundu said the Agency is implementing the Innovative Strengthening of Smallholder farmers capability and land restoration amid COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria as well as the Juncoa technology transfer project under the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP).

She also added that the Agency is embarking on Good Governance tour as well as the sensitization and campaign on violence free and credible elections across the country as the 2023 elections draws near.

On youth engagement, the Agency created the APRM Youth Vanguard, a platform for youths to educate, enlighten and sensitize their peers as well as create room for them to share ideas and network with their peers across the continent, she said.

The Okigwe Women First Alliance Forum later went on their kneels to pray for peace and security of the state,the region and the country in general.

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NYP Names Ogbor, Yerima Directors in 2026/2027 Leadership Team

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November 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Nigeria Youths in Politics (NYP) has appointed two young professionals, Ogbor Christian Oghenetega and Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, as Directors of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, and Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, respectively, in its 2026/2027 National Working Committee (NWC).

The appointments, approved by the organisation’s leadership, are aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity, promoting innovation, expanding youth participation and enhancing resource mobilisation to advance its objectives of promoting youth involvement in politics, leadership and governance.

In a statement signed on Tuesday in Abuja, NYP President, Hon. Blessing Oyefeso, said the appointments were based on the appointees’ professional backgrounds, leadership experience, entrepreneurial abilities and commitment to youth development and national progress.

Oyefeso expressed confidence that their wealth of experience, innovative ideas and dedication to service would contribute significantly to the organisation’s growth and the successful implementation of its programmes and strategic initiatives.

Ogbor, a real estate entrepreneur and property development professional from Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, holds a degree in Science Laboratory Chemistry from Delta State University, Abraka.

He has experience in real estate investment, property development, project coordination and team leadership, with professional interests in technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership.

A strong advocate of youth empowerment and national development, Ogbor is passionate about encouraging young Nigerians to participate actively in politics and governance.

In his new capacity as Director of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, he is expected to spearhead innovative initiatives, develop youth-oriented programmes, promote entrepreneurship and digital innovation, and facilitate capacity-building opportunities to equip young people with relevant skills and leadership values.

Similarly, Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, an architect, entrepreneur and construction professional from Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, brings more than 10 years of experience in architectural design, construction management, project development and consultancy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Education (MEd) in Architecture. He began his professional career at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, where he acquired valuable industry experience and participated in projects involving international institutions, including the United Nations (UN) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Yerima is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Yericon-Towersix Integrated Services Ltd., an architecture and construction firm, where he provides strategic and technical leadership in design, construction, consultancy and project development.

As Director of Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, he is expected to develop sustainable fundraising strategies, identify strategic partnerships, engage potential donors and institutional supporters, and mobilise financial and non-financial resources to support the organisation’s programmes and activities.

His experience in strategic planning, project management, entrepreneurship and institutional development is expected to strengthen the organisation’s resource mobilisation framework and long-term sustainability.

The Nigeria Youths in Politics is a youth-focused political and civic engagement organisation committed to promoting active participation by young Nigerians in the country’s political processes, leadership and governance.

Through advocacy, political education, mentorship, capacity development, strategic partnerships and grassroots mobilisation, the organisation seeks to equip young people with leadership skills, encourage democratic participation, influence public policy and ensure that their voices and interests are represented in national decision-making.

The organisation maintains that meaningful youth participation is critical to building a responsive, accountable and sustainable democratic society.

Congratulating the appointees, Oyefeso urged them to bring their professional expertise, creativity and commitment to service to bear on their respective assignments.

He also charged them to work closely with other members of the National Working Committee to advance the organisation’s vision, strengthen its structures and implement impactful programmes that would create opportunities for young Nigerians.

The appointments take effect within the 2026/2027 National Working Committee cycle as NYP continues efforts to strengthen its structures and expand its impact in youth political engagement, empowerment and national development.

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