… Still on why you must attend, to hear from experienced entrepreneurs, career men
Today, December 2, is the 2023 Anam Elite Youths Summit day. The event which holds at Ajandu Hall, Umueze Anam, Anambra West LGA, Anambra State starts at 10am.
Aside other reasons one must attend, Multichannels247, an online newspaper, learnt that the major attraction is the array of speakers assembled for the event. These people who had acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in different spheres of life and career will share their experiences free of charge.
The speakers in no particular order are: Chief Simeon Chinwike Nnakwe, Dr. Obiora Peter Emeka and Engr. Isaac Okafor.
Below are the abridged profile of the speakers. Chief Nnakwe who was born on September 13, 1978 to the family of Ogbuevi Gabriel Nnakwe, of Umuche quarters in Oroma-Etiti, Anam had his primary and secondary schools education at Ugbolu, Delta State.
Thereafter, he proceeded to the Anambra State University, Uli where he studied Economics and was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree.
In his school days, Chief Nnakwe participated actively in the formation of the Student Union Government and as a unionist, championed the interests of the students. Still desiring sound and qualitative education, he got admission to study for a Master’s degree in Business Administration at Siam University, Bangkok Thailand. As an outstanding MBA student, he represented the University in most inter-university fora to discuss contemporary issues in business.
After his Masters and due to business acumen and strength of character, Chief Nnakwe was offered scholarship to do a doctorate degree in Economics at Thammasat University, Bangkok Thailand.
Today, as an investor and philanthropist, Chief Nnakwe is the Chief Executive Officer of many companies, including : The Address Properties Ltd., a real estate company; Nasifts General Trading, Nigeria Ltd.;
He is the chairman, Wazobia Bureau de Change Ltd. as well as the Director, Topchef Vegetable Oil Limited.
He is a social crusader and is fully involved in campaigning vigorously for equity, justice, and fairness in his immediate communities and beyond.
Chief Nnakwe enjoys community service, writing, traveling, sports, reading, and exchanging constructive ideas on political issues. He is a man of few words and has extensive experience in many areas of life. He has built house for many and provided various forms of support to groups and individuals. He is a devout Christian. He is married and blessed with children.
The next speaker is Dr. Obiora Peter Emeka. Dr. Oniora is a graduate of Accountancy and many other disciplines with a teaching certificate foundation.
He is an astute banker, entrepreneur, finance analyst and researcher. He is a fellow, Chartered Institute of Finance and Control, Nigeria; Fellow, Association of Management and Social Science Researchers of Nigeria.
He is a student member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria with over 16 publications. His hobbies include football, reading and writing fiction. Dr. Emeka who has special interest in Electronic Accounting and Cyber Security is happily married and has children.
Next is Engr. Isaac O.U. Okafor who hails from Umueze Anam. He was born on February 2, 1966. He had his primary education at Enugu Road Primary School, Nsukka, Enugu State and secondary school at St. Joseph Memorial High School, Aguleri, Anambra East L.G.A.
He thereafter studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and was awarded a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Engrg.) degree in 1990. He also has a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) and Masters of Science (MSc) degree in Information Technology from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
He served with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Ibadan, Oyo State during his one year National Youth Service Corps programme. After service, he worked briefly with an engineering firm, Nnelyco Construction Company Limited, Iyanoba, Lagos State.
He is a pioneer engineering staff with the then Centre for Adaptation of Technology (CAT), a research and development institute with the mandate for electronics and allied fields. CAT, currently known as Electronics Development Institute (ELDI), is a subsidiary of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), an agency in The Presidency.
The institute is based in Awka. He is currently a Director and Head of the Manufacturing Services Department (MSD). Engr. Okafor contributed immensely to the conceptualisation, design, analysis and construction of ELDI star projects. Some of these are: Gordian Automatic Voltage Regulator (Stabilizer), Plate Maker, Inverter, Public Address System (PAS), 5-watts Energy Saving Bulbs, Automated Poultry Management System, etc.
He has undergone several design software, management and other professional trainings both within and outside Nigeria. He belongs to engineering professional bodies such as Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE); Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers(NIMechE); Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Outside his profession, he is a member and Unit Coordinator of Unit 3 of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) RS 5.3, Anambra State. He is a Knight of St. Mulumba of the Catholic Church and member of the Awka Capital Friends Club (ACFC). Engr. Isaac Okafor is happily married to Prof. Tochukwu Okafor and blessed with beautiful children.
The event promises to be an eye-opening one as experienced entrepreneurs and experts in different fields will x-ray what it takes to be compliant in this era of the entire world becoming a Global Village and Artificial Intelligence being the driving force.
The speakers will share their experiences and discoveries made through years of hard work and research. It is an event worth millions of naira, if the organisers chose to collect gate fee. But it is offered free of charge because some people had paid for it.
Learning from other people’s experience is the only proven shortcut to limit ones mistakes in entrepreneurship and achieving lasting career growth.
Knowledge and information are potent powers. But the applications of these powers are more powerful. These powers are nothing if not applied. The speakers will lecture the audience on what it takes to do so.
