All is now set for Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2024 colloquium and mega empowerment rally in Nnewi.
A statement by the media office of the party disclosed that the events which would be powered by the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Dr Ifeanyi Ubah are meant to enrich the minds of the party members, the people of Anambra South and Ndị Igbo in general with a lecture on ‘De-Marginalization of the South East and Integration to National Politics’ that would be delivered at Anaedo Hall Nnewi on Friday March 22, 2024, by the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof Charles Esimone.
The statement also disclosed that the colloquium would be followed by a mega empowerment rally, to hold at Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium, Nnewi, on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
It further disclosed that both events would afford the leadership of the party at National and State levels the opportunity to interact with the people of Anambra South Senatorial District, and Anambra people as well as enable the Presidency and the party’s hierarchy to witness the only elected official of the party in the state, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s empowerment programme.
Speaking briefly on the scheduled events, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah said that it is necessary to integrate Ndị Igbo to national politics. He appreciated the leadership of his party for supporting the idea. He also noted that the empowerment programme is part of his legislative activities that are aimed at developing young talents and supporting the people of his Senatorial District to achieve their ambitions in life.
Personalities expected at the mega events are President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the special guest of honour and the National Chairman of APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the Chairman.
Others are the South East leader of the APC, Chairman of South-East Governors Forum and the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma as well as the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru as guests of honour, among others.