As part of efforts to boost industrialization and create employment to the youth population in the Eastern region, the Convener of Igbo in Diaspora Congress, (IDC), Emeka Obielom, said the Congress has presented its blueprints to governors in the Eastern region of the country.
Obielom who made this known during a press briefing on Wednesday also said plans are also on the way for the diaspora International Conference on Business Development.
The conference, according to him, is scheduled to hold in Akwa, Anambra state.
While commending the governors for the development strides in the Eastern region, he appealed to Igbos both in Nigeria and in the Diaspora to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu for the actualisation of his renewed hope agenda.
He said, “Today, we are proud of what our governors are doing in the Igbo land. To complement this effort, we have concluded plans to present our blueprints to all the governors in the Eastern Region. Plans are also on the way for the host of the maiden edition of the International Conference on Business Development in Awka.
“Our team is working with different government in the East and beyond to create a business projects that would empower the people. The time has come for the Igbo in diaspora to return home and invest to create more jobs and employment for the teeming youth population.
“I’m reaching out to our people across Europe, Africa and every part of the world to support our country. Our desire is to kick start the Diasporan City in Nigeria, One-stop business haven for investors, importers and exporters and business oriented people across the world. Our story must change for the better and I am ready to drive the needed change my people desire.
“God has blessed the Igbos. Our people are enterprising, hardworking and committed in life. So this must manifest in the lives of the people of the region. I’m working round the globe with our partners to establish the first diaspora city, a business hub that will serve as connecting point for training of young business persons in Anambra State. I am happy with Governor Charles Soludo’s policies on industrialization human capital development which encourage such thinking.”
Obielom, an International business mogul, appealed to the Igbos across the world to live in peace and assist one another for the overall interest of the people of the region.
He said, “I also want to appeal to Igbos everywhere in the world to live in peace and be their brother’s keeper. Also, I equally commended the governors for uniting the people. Once again, I thank President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Bianca Ojukwu and other Igbos into different offices in the government.”
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