The 6th annual conference of Impact Mission Initiative (IMI), a Non-Governmental Organization established to address the societal challenges faced by youths and less privileged across Africa, holds today, Saturday October 8, at Oriental Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Convened by Victor Cletus with the theme: “African Leadership & Economic Development: The Gaps, Opportunities and Way Forward”, the event will have as keynote speaker, Prof. P.L.O Lumumba, a renowned lawyer and Pan-Africanist, alongside Dr. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, Secretary to INEC and Pastor Umo Eno, gubernatorial candidate of Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State.
The chairman of the occasion is Prince Yemisi Shyllon, chairman, Museum Supervisory Council of the Yemisi Shyllon Museum Art, while activities will include award presentation to some prominent Africans and institutions that have created a niche for themselves in the society.
The awardees include Prof. P.L.O Lumumba, Prince Yemisi Shyllon, Dr. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, Pastor Umo Eno, Chief Sigismond Fernandez, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, Evang. Albert Inyang, Consul Nicky Lenangetai, Mr. Solomon Otu, Otuekong Ubong Jackson, Prof. Chris Ogbechie, Mrs. Lorna Opanubi, Jane Mberia, Mr. Sonny Irabor, Yemi Solade, Mrs. Njeri Mbaka Ekpo, Hajia Bolanle Muse, Tenstrings Music Institute, Blackstone Capital Limited, Carib Health Centre and Progress Chukwuyem.
According to Victor Cletus, IMI’s Vision centers on preparing and nurturing the African youths for good leadership and caring for the less privileged in the society.
“Our mission statement is, ‘To be a tool for the teeming youths in realising their purpose in life thereby becoming economically empowered and philanthropically minded,” he added.