Igbuzor Foundation to hold Akpore Memorial Lecture, Dec. 10 ~ Truth Reporters

By Foster Akpore

The Ejiro & Otive Igbuzor Foundation will on Friday December 10, 2021 hold the 14th Chief Demas Akpore Annual Memorial Lecture at the Ughelli Kingdom Hall, along Isoko Road, opposite Oharisi Primary School, Ughelli, Delta State.

A release signed by Mr. Monday Osasah states that the Memorial Lecture was instituted in 2008 as an annual lecture in honour of Late Chief Demas Akpore in recognition of his dynamic leadership qualities and contributions to the development of the old Bendel State, now (Edo/Delta States) and Nigeria in general. The lectures were purposely to contribute to the public debate on contemporary leadership and developmental issues. 

The Foundation has successfully organized and hosted thirteen of the annual lectures with very distinguished Nigerians as chair, guest lecturers and discussants. The 2021lecture “Chief Demas Akpore and Nigeria's Development ”, will be chaired by Chief Paul Aghanenu, FCA, with Mr. Etaghene Bartholomew as guest speaker, and Dr. (Mrs.) Rachael Misan-Ruppee, Barrister (Mrs.) Ejiro Otrofanowei, Mr. Morrison Omokiniovo Jessa and Mr. Benin Richard as discussants. 

The release  enjoined all to grace the occasion with their dignified presence while also calling on those who may not be able to attend in person to be part of the  conversation via the lecture Zoom link with the following ID and Passcode

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84616271539?pwd=TTA5RURsdUFxekltRC9NQjJ1S1lUZz09

Meeting ID: 846 1627 1539

Passcode: 023839