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IBOM YOUTH HALL OF FAME PRESENTS THE AKWA IBOM EMERGING LEADERS 2015

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June 24, 2015

Press Release

ANNOUNCING THE AKWA IBOM EMERGING LEADERS 2015

Ibom Youth Hall of Fame (IBYHOF) in partnership with Black Heritage Publication, Femus Consult Ltd and Akwa Ibom Youth Initiative on Business and Economic Development (AKIBED) proudly announces the 2015 Akwa Ibom Emerging Leaders (AKIELEAD) Fellows. These Fellows represents Akwa Ibom’s most promising emerging leaders with the courage and commitment to lead and shape the future of our state. The Fellows were chosen IBYHOF Selection Committee through a highly competitive selection process and criteria based on their outstanding leadership skills, community service accomplishments and commitment to the advancement of Akwa Ibom State.

These exceptional leaders no doubt represent the new face of Akwa Ibom Promise. At their individual efforts, they have demonstrated the will and capacity to use their personality, talents and abilities in pursuit of excellence in their endeavours. They have shown others their inert strength through hardwork, commitment and creativity, the power of individuals to seek the betterment of society and influence the future of Akwa Ibom State positively.

The 2015 AKIELEAD Fellows represent the I CAN DO SPIRIT of an average Akwa Ibom person and bring their diverse backgrounds combined with multi-disciplinary academic and professional experiences and aspirations. The Fellows are already actively making positive impact at all levels of individual endeavours and put the name of Akwa Ibom State in good light. From entrepreneurship, music, science, technology, political participation, innovation, art, etc, they are a new generation of Akwa Ibom youth leaders ready to provide the bold and inspirational leadership needed to lift the state to its rightful place in Nigeria.

Below are the 28 selected Akwa Ibom Emerging Leaders to celebrate their effort in commemoration of 28 Anniversary of Akwa Ibom State Creation and they will be inducted into the Maiden Edition of IBOM YOUTH HALL OF FAME 2015. They are:

 1   Godwin Attah (Dear Kelly)               -              Musician
2.       Joseph Anwantim                            -              Motivational Speaker/Writer
3.       Ifreke Nseowo                                -              Editor, Pulse Newspaper
4.       Ini Ememobong                               -              Youth Leadership
5.       Emem Eduok                                  -              Footballer
6.       Vincent Enyeama                            -              Footballer
7.       George Essien                                 -              CEO, Powermind Community
8.       Ndueso Young                                -              Teen Advocate/Creative Writer
9.       Peace Edem                                    -              Executive Director, Youth for Change Initiative
10.   Nsikak Udo Tom                             -              BoT Chairman, Ibom Youth Pathfinder
11.   Sir James Essien                             -              Chairman, Akwa Ibom Comedian Association
12.   Anietie Ekah                                    -              CEO, Wettinhappen
13.   Uduak Isong Oguamanam                -              Writer/Film Producer
14.   Ufot Ekong                                     -              Japan Academic Record Breaker
15.   Francis Jerome                               -              CEO, Capital Bridge Microfinance
16.   Ini Mbang (Brandiny)                     -              Musician/Dancer
17.   Icekid Banton                                -              Musician
18.   Nature Udoh                                 -              Brand Consultant/CEO, Nature Udoh Group
19.   Princess Peace Essien Igodifo        -              CEO, Panache Global Entertainment
20.   Felix Aaron                                   -              Fashion Designer/CEO, Feron Couture
21.   Ini Edo                                          -              Award Winning Actress
22.   Atuekong Paul Bassey                   -              CEO, Ibom Happening
23.   Prince Anietie Ekanem                  -              International Coordinator, Students Legislative
24.   Mishael Meshach (Mish)               -              Musician
25.   Ebong Eno                                    -              Business Leadership
26.   Nsibiet John                                  -              Publisher, The Ink Newspaper
27.   Essien Ndueso                              -              Media
28.    

From over 73 Nominations that were received, the Ibom Youth Hall of Fame Selection Committee has settled with this 28 Fellows who will become part of the growing community of a new generation of Akwa Ibom Emerging Leaders. We truly admire and acknowledge the courage and commitment of all the other Nominees who couldn’t make it to the final lists, we look forward to collaborating with them in future programs as we strive to create opportunities for our young people to be responsible and global impact in their future endeavours. 

The AKIELEAD Fellows will converge in Uyo for the Induction Ceremony on September 25, 2015 as part of the 28th Anniversary Celebration of Akwa Ibom State. The Induction Ceremony will be preceded by a two days Young Entrepreneur Business Roundtable and Capacity Training Workshop for youth in the state on leadership, entrepreneurship, education, team building, etc to gain knowledge on cutting-edge issues critical to youth development in Akwa Ibom State.

The AKIELEAD Fellow Program is a uniquely designed initiative by Ibom Youth Hall of Fame committed to the long-term leadership development and promotion of Akwa Ibom most promising young people designated to build skills, strengthen networks and support youth leadership on critical development issues. It is a project that strives to engage, inspire, and equip young people of Akwa Ibom origin to become the next generation of leading politicians, activists, development experts, social entrepreneurs and change agents who can transform the state through their activities and programs. 

UBONG DAVID
Executive Director, Ibom Youth Hall of Fame
 08037039322

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