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  • JUST-IN: Ex Senate President and PDP BOT Chairman, Wabara to headline Third Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards as Chief Guest of Honour

    JUST-IN: Ex Senate President and PDP BOT Chairman, Wabara to headline Third Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards as Chief Guest of Honour

    Organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards, Pacesetter Frontier Magazine have announced the selection of Nigeria’s Senate President from 2003 to 2005, Sen. Dr. Adolphus Wabara as the Chief Guest of Honour.

    Sen. Dr. Adolphus Wabara is a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the 10th president of the Nigerian Senate from 2003 to 2005.

    Wabara had previously been a member of the National Republican Convention (NRC) and a House of Representative member for Abia State in the 3rd Republic. He proceeded to join the People’s Democratic Party in 1998 and was elected as Abia South’s senator in the Nigerian Senate for two consecutive tenures. He was educated in the Soviet Union, at the Kyiv State University where he graduated with a Master of Arts in International Relations with distinction.

    After his re-election in the 2003 general elections, Wabara was elected as the President of the Nigerian Senate.

    Within his first 100 days as the Senate President of Nigeria, the Senate worked with the Ministry of Finance, led by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala to mitigate Nigeria’s foreign debt. This resulted in thirty-billion-dollar debt relief.

    In August 2003, the Wabara-led Nigerian Senate passed the Universal Basic Education Bill to ensure that every child in Nigeria had the right to basic education. Other bills proposed by his administration were the Media Practice Bill, the Acts Authentication Amendment Bill, the Petroleum Inspectorate Commission Bill, and many others.

    After obtaining a Ph.D. in Human Resources at the Micheal Okapara University of Agriculture, he was appointed by then Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Abia State University in 2015. He served in that capacity for two tenures with achievements in the electrification of the university, as well as a collaboration between the university and “Excellence in Education,” London. This initiative was geared toward providing the students of the university with capacity-building and collaborative research opportunities.

    He is considered by all rights as an elder statesman.

    He is the incumbent Chairman, Board of Trustees of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Between 2018 to 2022, he was also the Secretary of the PDP BOT. He is also a member of the Institute of Public Relations in London.

    Reemphasizing on the topic of the public lecture as “The Post Subsidy Economy – Exploring Bold Initiatives For Economic Recovery In Nigeria”, the organisers stated their readiness to host all guests.

    The Keynote speaker will be Ike Neliaku, Ph.D, fnipr, ficmc, President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.

    The event will also feature the commemoration of, and an exposé on the 74th anniversary of the Coal Miners Massacre by renowned Historian, Ozor Dr Ferdinand Anikwe, KSJI, JP.

    Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike and Mr. Emeka Mba, CEO of Afia TV & Radio and a former Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission have both been named as Co-Chairmen of the event.

    The Guests of Honour are Rt. Hon. Prince Ofor Chukwuegbo (Member, 9th National Assembly), Dr. Ben Nwoye (Ex Enugu State APC Chairman; Ex Federal Commissioner, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) and Rt. Hon. Chima Obieze (Ex Enugu State House of Assembly Member).

    While The Rt. Rev. Dennis O. Mark (Methodist Bishop of Awkunanaw Diocese) will be the Spiritual Father of the Day, HRM Igwe Godwin N. Madu, JP (Mbaogu 11 of Mbaogu Kingdom & Ezeala 111 of Achi) and HRH Igwe Barr. R.S.N Ezeh (Chairman, Enugu North Traditional Rulers Council) will be the Royal Fathers of the Day.

    Awards will be presented by Hon. Uchenna Ejim (Executive Chairman, Nkanu West LGA).

    The details of the event are:

    Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023.

    Venue: Hotel Sunshine, Presidential Road, Independence Layout, Enugu.

    Time: 11am (Green Carpet)

    While also calling on corporate bodies and good spirited Nigerians willing to partner with the magazine to reach out, the organisers listed and thanked corporate bodies, establishments and businesses who were already official partners of the event.

    Gold: Human Development Center, Odengene Airshuttle Services Limited.

    Silver: 9th Holdings Nigeria Limited, Horizontal City Property Developers Limited.

    Bronze: OPEANS Nigeria Limited.

    Others: Darah Brand and One Stewart Ventures Limited.

    Media: Afia TV, AnchorNews, CEO Media Agency and See Enugu Media.

    The event will be streamed live across social media; Facebook, Youtube, Zoom and Google Meet.

  • Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike, Afia CEO & Ex NBC DG, Emeka Mba to co-chair the Third Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards

    Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike, Afia CEO & Ex NBC DG, Emeka Mba to co-chair the Third Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards

    Ahead of the third edition of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture and Awards organised by Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, Renowned Cleric and Academic, Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike and Mr. Emeka Mba, CEO of Afia TV & Radio and a former Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission have both been named as Co-Chairmen of the event.

    Msgr. Obiora Ike

    Msgr. Obiora Ike is a Professor of Ethics and Intercultural Studies at the Godfrey Okoye University in Enugu State, Nigeria. He is the Founding Director of the Catholic Institute of Development, Justice, Peace and Caritas (CIDJAP); Chairman of Umuchinemere Pro-credit Microfinance Bank Limited; Chairman of the Enugu State Economic Advisory Committee. He is the immediate past Executive Director of the Geneva-based GlobEthics.net.

    He is a Scholar, Writer, Teacher and Professor with several years of experience and a demonstrated history of working in civil society organisations, non-profit and religious institutions. He has strong professional skills in non-profit organizations, Human Management, Networking, Religious Thought Leadership, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, and Research.

    Dr. Ike holds degrees in philosophy, theology, economics, journalism, and political science. He gained his doctorate degrees in Bonn, Germany, with a specialisation in Ethics and Christian Social Thought.

    Professor Dr. Ike has held several positions of service in the Church, Society, and State within Africa and Europe.

    Mr. Emeka Mba

    Emeka Mba is a distinguished professional with a notable career in the media industry, currently the CEO of Afia TV and formerly the Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC). With his extensive experience and expertise, Mr. Mba has made significant contributions to the development and growth of the media landscape in Nigeria.

    He has served in various roles across media, technology and entertainment, as well as in regulatory policy management. He is a leading expert and visionary especially on the intersection between government policy and technology in shaping the trajectory and growth of media and entertainment industries.

    Prior to his role at Afia TV, Mr. Mba served as the Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory framework and policies governing the broadcasting industry. He implemented progressive reforms and initiatives aimed at fostering a competitive and vibrant media sector, promoting local content, and ensuring broadcasting standards of the highest caliber.

    Between 2005 to 2012, Mba also served as Director General, National Film and Video Censors Board. 

    Mr. Emeka Mba’s visionary leadership and commitment to excellence have garnered him recognition both nationally and internationally. He has been a strong advocate for the development of indigenous content and the use of technology to drive innovation in the media industry. His deep understanding of media trends and emerging technologies has allowed him to navigate the ever-changing landscape and position Nigeria’s media sector for future growth and global competitiveness.

    With a proven track record of leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Mr. Emeka Mba continues to be a respected figure in the media industry. His expertise, vision, and extensive experience make him a valuable asset to any organization, and his contributions have left a lasting impact on the Nigerian media landscape.

    The Third Frontier Discourse Annual Public and Awards will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Hotel Sunshine, Presidential Road, Independence Layout, Enugu, by 11am (Green Carpet).

    The Keynote Speaker, Ike Neliaku, Ph.D, fnipr, ficmc, President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, will speak on “The Post Subsidy Economy – Exploring Bold Initiatives For Economic Recovery In Nigeria”.

    Rt. Hon. Prince Ofor Chukwuegbo (Member, 9th National Assembly) and Dr. Ben Nwoye (Ex Enugu State APC Chairman, Ex Federal Commissioner, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) will both headline the event as Guests of Honour. 

    While The Rt. Rev. Dennis O. Mark (Methodist Bishop of Awkunanaw Diocese) will be the Spiritual Father of the Day, HRM Igwe Godwin N. Madu, JP (Mbaogu 11 of Mbaogu Kingdom & Ezeala 111 of Achi) and HRH Igwe Barr. R.S.N Ezeh (Chairman, Enugu North Traditional Rulers Council) will be the Royal Fathers of the Day.

    Awards will be presented by Hon. Uchenna Ejim (Executive Chairman, Nkanu West LGA) and a discourse to commemorate the 74th Anniversary of the Coal Miners Massacre will also be held.

    Official partners of the event are: Odengene Airshuttle Services Limited, OPEANS Nigeria Limited, 9th Holdings Nigeria Limited, Human Development Center and Darah Brand. 

    Others are Media: Afia TV, AnchorNews and CEO Media. 

    The event will be streamed live across social media networks; Facebook, Youtube, Zoom, Google Meet and interested attendees are to reserve their seats through https://forms.gle/bu39fnMAUo9fdnr76

  • Historian, Ferdi Anikwe to lead exposé on commemoration of Coal Miners Massacre at 3rd Frontier Discourse Public Lecture and Awards

    Historian, Ferdi Anikwe to lead exposé on commemoration of Coal Miners Massacre at 3rd Frontier Discourse Public Lecture and Awards

    Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards have revealed that the third edition of the Public Lecture will feature the commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the massacre of coal miners in Enugu by Dr. Ferdinand Anikwe.

    This was disclosed in a terse statement released in Enugu by the Acting Editor in Chief of the magazine, Daberechukwu Egbo.

    According to the statement, Egbo said the essence of remembering the sad incident was to educate young Nigerians, who make up a majority of guests at the public lecture and awards, and who may not have known of the occurrence of such incident 74 years ago.

    She noted that the incident was one of the precursors to the call for independence in pre-independence Nigeria. 

    The statement reads “One of the identities of Enugu is the presence of coal reserves which have been mined since the early nineties, the reason Enugu State is called the coal city.

    “Enugu has a sculpted image around that most persons do not know the story behind. Filling up this lacuna in history is what we hope to achieve by commemorating the massacre of the coal miners who protested their bad working conditions, demanding a better welfare for workers, a move that eventually led to their deaths.

    “The incident happened on November 18, 1949 and incidentally, this year’s lecture is billed for November 18. So, at the board, we decided that it will be worthwhile to call the sacrifices of these heroes to remembrance, which was one of the earliest signals of the quest for self governance and independence from colonialists by Nigerians. 

    “We will honour their memories by awarding and designating the incident with the ‘Most Significant Event of the Era’ award and a brief discourse on what actually transpired will be handled by renowned Historian and Scholar, Ozo Ferdinand Anikwe, Phd”, Egbo said. 

    On November 18, 1949, over 21 coal miners were brutally massacred and more than 50 others injured by the British colonialists for daring to protest their poor working and living conditions and racial discrimination.

  • Pacesetter Unveils Lecture Topic for 3rd Frontier Discourse Public Lecture and Awards

    Pacesetter Unveils Lecture Topic for 3rd Frontier Discourse Public Lecture and Awards

    Following the announcement of the date and details for the Third Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards scheduled to hold in Enugu on Saturday, November 18, 2023, organisers of the event, Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, have unveiled the topic to be discussed.

    Disclosing this in a statement issued in Enugu, the Acting Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, Ms. Daberechukwu Egbo noted that topics chosen for discussion were usually timeously, relating to the prevailing theme in the country.

    She revealed this year’s topic as “The Post Subsidy Economy: Exploring Bold Initiatives for Economic Recovery in Nigeria”, while stating that the Keynote Speaker will be made public after the voting process for the nominees.

    On the idea behind the topic, she emphasized that following the removal of subsidy on PMS, there was a need to help Nigerians not to sink in the flood of the resulting economic conditions.

    “On Monday, May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, had, during his swearing-in ceremony, declared, “Subsidy is gone”.

    “The reason behind selecting the topic “The Post Subsidy Economy: Exploring Bold Initiatives for Economic Recovery in Nigeria” is twofold – the Nigerian reality and Southeastern region’s reality – and it is imperative that we address both aspects with urgency.

    “Firstly, the removal of petrol subsidy has indeed triggered some significant challenges such as inflation, a presidential declaration of a state of emergency on food security and a rise in the cost of living. Some other economic decisions like the free floating of naira have also followed. The aftermath of this decision to remove subsidy has led many to face economic strangulation, and we must now devise bold initiatives and strategies, an economic survival kit, so that Nigeria and the Southeast region can survive and thrive in these challenging times.

    “Secondly, we find inspiration in the resilience displayed by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria after experiencing severe economic devastation following the civil war. They managed to rise above the odds and rebuild their lives and communities. Their success serves as a powerful message of hope and determination, proving that even in the face of adversity, economic recovery is possible with the right initiatives and collective efforts”, Egbo stated.

    She said the lecture will “provide practical solutions and bold economic initiatives and strategies to empower people to navigate this challenging phase successfully”.

    In the maiden and second editions, topics considered were: Mental Power at the Mercy of Political Will, Nigerian Politics and Its Conscious Play to Ignorance; and The Purpose of Power: Ambition For Common Good and Our Culture of Silence and Endurance, respectively.

    The event which will be streamed live on different social media platforms has CEO Media and Anchor News as its media partners.

    Other partners are Odengene Airshuttle Services Limited, OPEANS Nigeria Limited, 9th Holdings Nigeria Limited and Human Development Center.