Igbo students hold summit

The Igbo Students Union, University of Lagos will hold its maiden National leadership summit in memory of Late Professor Eni Njoku, the first Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos on Tuesday, 16th July, 2013 by 10 A.M. at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka .

In a release jointly signed by the president of the body, Aka Francis O , his secretary, Emodi Blessing and the chairman of the planning committee, Iheanacho Bright , the summit with the theme “Education, Leadership and the Task of Nation-building: Cultivating the Culture of Excellence” will help address leadership and education challenges in the country.

According to the release, the event will be chaired by elder statesman, legal icon and former presidential candidate Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, the first Executive Governor of Abia State and National Chairman of ANPP His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu as the Chief Guest Speaker; invited guests of honour includes Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN, Senate Majority Leader and Senator (Amb.) Matthew I. Nwagwu, Chairman Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs among others. The event is also expected to attract over 2,000 young leaders across the country.

Igbo Students Union, an umbrella body for all students of Igbo origin, numbering about 4,000, who are currently studying various courses in the University. Her three cardinal objectives include; carrying out those activities that contribute towards the advancement of knowledge; nurturing future leaders of excellence; and promoting the people’s cultural heritage.