ANNOUNCING THE AKWA IBOM EMERGING LEADERS 2015
Ibom Youth Hall of Fame (IBYHOF)
in partnership with Black Heritage Publication 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 by 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.
Stephen Shenk - Forensic Expert
From over 73 Nominations that
were received, the Ibom Youth Hall of Fame Selection Committee has settled with
these 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 One Day 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.
IBOM YOUTH
HALL OF FAME
ABOUT US
Ibom Youth Hall of Fame (IBYHOF) is a
project initiated by Black Heritage Publication to annually recognize,
celebrate, encourage and project the positive contributions and effort of Akwa Ibom
youth both at home and the Diaspora who are making a difference and contribute
positively to the society. It is a platform design to bring families, friends,
neighbourhoods, etc together to see, acknowledge and celebrate the best effort
of our resourceful youth. Ibom Youth Hall of Fame is aimed to recognize
excellence and outstanding achievements. It is a project to showcase to the
national and international community outstanding youth achievers in Akwa Ibom
State and build a legacy for future generation.
IBYHOF serves to recognize 25
outstanding individuals age 20-40 years who exemplify the best attributes of
their state’s best individual. It seek to accord recognition to youth in Akwa Ibom
whose dedication to their profession or life undertakings has resulted in
exceptional achievements in the form of significant contribution to the
progress and welfare of their community and to the advancement of their
respective fields of endeavours and by extension bring pride to the state.
The IBYHOF is an award that gives
recognition to young people for their spirit of perseverance in their efforts
to better themselves as well as their community, state and nation. It also
serves as an encouragement for individual to persevere in their dreams of
improving the quality of life and those around them inspite of the difficulties
and challenges they encounter.
The
significance of IBYHOF is to attempt
to open up young people mindsets that most times they will have painful
experiences, a thorn of flesh but with patience and perseverance, their effort
will bear useful fruits. It is also a platform that seeks to recognize young
people of Akwa Ibom origin who have overcome and may still overcome obstacles
in their lives to be where they are today.
MISSION
To honour by public acknowledgement those
Akwa Ibom Youth who merit recognition and distinction for their exploits,
accomplishments and leadership in all field of human endeavours. It is a
project aim to share the stories of our youth and their contribution to state
and nation building.
OBJECTIVES
1. To
identify and celebrate the effort of Akwa Ibom youth who have made significant
achievement and contribute positively to the society.
2.
To promote the good image and identity of Akwa Ibom
youth at the local, state, national and international arena.
3.
To provide future generations with exemplary
citizenship role models.
4.
To encourage excellence in career and individual
endeavours.
5.
To encourage and inculcate the spirit of
patriotism among young people and promote the community service.
6.
To bring Akwa Ibom youth together for the task
of state and nation building.
IBOM YOUTH HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Akwa
Ibom has a wealth of talented and knowledgeable youth who have made their mark
at the national and global stage. In order to recognize their significant
contribution, Ibom Youth Hall of Fame is established to honour these young men
and women and also inspire, motivate and encourage others. The Ibom Youth Hall
of Fame Inductees are celebrated youth personalities drawn from all fields of
human endeavours.
Annually,
25 outstanding youth achievers will be selected and inducted into Ibom Youth
Hall of Fame and the 25 youth are selected from the following fields: Business,
Economic and Entrepreneurial Achievements; Political, Legal and Government
Affairs; Academic Leadership and Accomplishment, Environmental, Human Rights,
Scientific and Technological Development; Sports, Medical Innovation, Personal
Improvement; Media and Creativity; and Cultural, Humanitarian and Voluntary
Leadership.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The
Ibom Youth Hall of Fame recognizes noteworthy youth achievement in service to
their community and nation. It is created to recognize and reward Akwa Ibom
youth whose significant commitment of time and energy has impacted others in a
beneficial way. In honouring Akwa Ibom youth achievers, Ibom Youth Hall of Fame
serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration to present and upcoming youth in the
state.
Criteria
for Nomination and Induction into Ibom Youth Hall of Fame:
1.
Nominee must be between age bracket of 18 and 40.
2.
Must have influenced on great events in and out
of the state.
3.
Must have served humanity and the society positively.
4.
Must demonstrate high level of integrity and
willingness to serve as role models for others to emulate.
5.
Must have excelled in their chosen career and
individual endeavours.
6.
Must be Akwa Ibom citizen by birth.
7.
Must be willing to promote the ideals of Ibom
Youth Hall of Fame which are excellence, unity and progress.
NOTE:
·
All nomination must include a covering note
explaining why the nominee is worthy of being inducted into the Ibom Youth Hall
of Fame.
·
All selected finalist will submit their photographs
and profile to be publish in the Ibom Youth Hall of Fame Souvenir Magazine, The
Trail Blazers.
·
Nomination is not paramount to selection.
Persons nominated will be placed in a pool for consideration by the Selection
Committee. Every nominee is carefully scrutinized and must receive at least 80%
approval of the Selection Committee and Board of Trustees before being
inducted.
·
All nominees are selected on merit devoid of
sentiments.
BENEFIT
OF INDUCTEES
The Ibom Youth Hall of Fame Inductees will
be beneficiary of the following:
1.
Decorated with Ibom Youth Achievers Medal, Pin
and Plaque.
2.
Profile publishes in Ibom Youth Hall of Fame
Magazine, The Trail Blazers.
3.
Serves as Ibom Youth Ambassador for one year.
BENEFIT
OF INDUCTEES
The Ibom Youth Hall of Fame Inductees will
be beneficiary of the following:
1.
Decorated with Ibom Youth Achievers Medal, Pin
and Plaque.
2.
Profile publishes in Ibom Youth Hall of Fame
Magazine, The Trail Blazers.
3.
Serves as Ibom Youth Ambassador for one year.
THE INDUCTION CEREMONY
The Ibom Youth Hall of
Fame Maiden Induction Banquet will be held on 24 and 25 September, 2015 at Emerald
Event Centre, Uyo by 10.00am. The Ceremony will be preceded by an Induction
Lecture with the topic: THE ROLE OF
YOUTH IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Other high point of the event includes:
1.
Investiture of
Patrons at a State Banquet and Governor’s handshake with Inductees.
2.
Election of Dean,
College of Ibom Ambassadors by the Inductees
SPONSORS/PARTNERS
TITLE SPONSOR: Black Heritage Publication
1. PLATINUM SPONSORS: (N2 Million)
* Logo of Platinum Sponsors printed on event T-Shirt and Plaque.
* Logo printed on all publicity including electronic and print media.
* Name and Corporate Logo listed as Platinum Sponsors on our website.
* Acknowledgement at the Induction Ceremony.
* Tickets to VIP Cocktail Reception hosted by the Hall of Fame Inductees.
2. GOLD SPONSORS: (N1.5 Million)
* Full Page Advertisement in the Official Event Program/Hall of Fame Magazine
* Name and Corporate Logo listed on our website
* On-Stage recognition by the MC at the Induction Ceremony
* Tickets to VIP Cocktail Reception hosted by the Hall of Fame Inductees
3. DIAMOND SPONSORS: (N1 Million)
* Full Page Advertisement on the Official Event Program
* Name and Corporate Logo listed on our website as Diamond Sponsors
* Logo printed on Banners
* Tickets to VIP Cocktail Reception hosted by Hall of Fame Inductees
4. SILVER SPONSORS: (N.7 Million)
* Name and Corporate Logo listed on our website as Silver Sponsor.
* Half Page Advertisement on Event Program
* Tickets to VIP Cocktail Party hosted by the Hall of Fame Inductees
5. BRONZE SPONSORS: (N.5 Million)
* Name and Corporate Logo listed as Bronze Sponsors on our website
* Tickets to VIP Cocktail Reception hosted by the Hall of Fame Inductees
6. INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS (N.3 Million)
* Name listed on our website as Individual Sponsors
* Tickets to VIP Cocktail Reception hosted by the Hall of Fame Inductees.
NOTE: Sponsorship is not limited to financial support per se but can also take the form of provision of materials such as Biro Pen, T-Shirt, Face Cap, Hall, etc. Should you or your company be interested in a sponsorship package not listed in this list, please feel free to contact us to discuss your interest.
All sponsors will receive a number of complementary and will have their names and logo listed on our website. Tel: 08027657015, 08037039322 Email: ibomyouthhalloffame@yahoo.com
SENATORIAL DISTRICT
TOUR BY THE INDUCTEES
The
Ibom Youth Hall of Fame Inductees will tour the three Senatorial District of
the State at selected venue that will be attended by youth leaders and students
representatives from each of the local government areas that make the
Senatorial District. Highlight of the Tour will include Business and
Entrepreneurship Discussion, Personal Life Experience by Inductees, Talk Show,
Paper Presentation by Resource Persons, etc. The Senatorial District Tour will
be organized quarterly during the one year reign of the Inductees as Ibom Youth
Ambassadors. The Senatorial District Tour (SDT) will be a two days event and
will be fully funded by government, philanthropists and corporate
organizations.
COMMITTEE OF PATRONS
The
Ibom Youth Hall of Fame’s Committee of Patrons is stakeholders in the project
who will contribute to the successful hosting of the Induction Ceremony and
Senatorial District Tour annually. The Committee of Patrons consists of the
following:
1.
The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State - Life Patron
2.
The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State - Honorary Patron
3.
The Honourable Speaker, State House of Assembly - Honorary
Patron
4.
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State - Honorary Patron
5.
The Secretary to State Government - Honorary Patron
6.
All members of State and National Assembly - Grand Patrons
7.
Federal Minister and Ambassador - Patrons
8.
All members of State Executive - Patrons
9.
Philanthropists and Corporate Organizations - Partners/Corporate Patrons
IBOM YOUTH HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION
As part of our Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR), the Ibom Youth Hall of Fame Foundation will make annual
grants to encourage and support youth development efforts and programs that address
challenges and opportunities especially on undeserved communities. The focus
areas are education, health, arts, writing and small business.
SUPPORT IBOM YOUTH HALL OF FAME
The Ibom Youth Hall of Fame (IBYHOF)
believes that the Inductees are people with individual ideals, morals and views
that are very fundamental to the promotion of our state pride. They are the one
who strives for and achieve greatness in their career and individual
endeavours. Because of this, the Ibom Youth Hall of Fame is dedicated to not
just recognizing and showcasing their potential and talents but giving back to
the community that have offer them opportunities to excel in life.
The Ibom Youth Hall of Fame will
support a number of community events including seminars, youth forums,
workshops to address youth related issues and community related concerns. We
will also sponsor a number of fundraising events to help raise money for
college and university scholarships. We will also sponsor youth-based
activities and programs that help promote moral character in schools and
colleges.
PROPOSED PROJECT
The Ibom Youth Hall of Fame deems it
necessary for a Hall of Fame Center
to be built at the State Capital and serves as a State Youth Center. The Ibom
Youth Center will consist of the following:
1.
A
2000 Capacity Auditorium
2.
A
Museum for Artifacts Collection
3.
An
Art Gallery that will adorn the walls with portrait of Inductees.
4.
A
Library
5.
An
ICT Center
6.
A
Board Room and Offices.
The Ibom Youth Hall of Fame appreciates
your generous contribution. Your donation will help support a variety of
activities to include:
·
Recognition
and Induction Banquet
·
Workshops,
forum and seminars that address issues related to youth.
·
Sponsorship
and fundraising for college and university scholarships.
If you have any question or concern,
please feel free to call Ibom Youth Hall of Fame or contact the address below.
CORPORATE OFFICE:
All Correspondence should be addressed
to:
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Ibom
Youth Hall of Fame IBYHOF 2015
154
Idua Road, Eket SB/01 SHOPPING COMPLEX, Uyo
Akwa
Ibom State Tel:
08037039322, 07012887432
Tel:
08027657015, 08037039322
Email:
ibomyouthhalloffame@yahoo.com
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