Monthly Archives: December 2016

MY WISHES &PRAYERS TO FAMILY & FRIENDS THIS YEAR, HAPPY NEW YEAR, WELCOME TO 2017 – BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

MY WISHES AND PRAYERS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS THIS YEAR- HAPPY NEW YEAR- WELCOME TO 2017

A new day has unfolded, creating the stage for a new year to begin.

The great news is that when you opened your eyes this morning, you were embraced by the spirit of the energy of a new year.

DO NOT FORGET, that many souls and spirits have fallen along the way, their journey on Earth was brief, its time to be thankful for the little blessings of LIFE

YOU ARE NOW BLESSED WITH ANOTHER CHANCE

TO LOVE

TO GIVE

TO FORGIVE

TO GROW

TO LEAD

TO LISTEN

TO GIVE THANKS

TO MAKE HISTORY

AND TO BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN LIFE

The Page of each day is filled with the riddles of many blessings, Open your eyes to the little details that lie before you

So Perhaps you had a very challenging year in 2016 filled with rough roads and obstacles, Perhaps you did not achieve some of the goals, you set out to achieve or perhaps things began to change when some unforseen incidents unfolded.

Whatever the case, be thankful – YOU ARE STILL STANDING, YOU ARE STILL BREATHING, AND YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO MAKE TODAY BETTER . TIME IS A PROFOUND PRIVELEGE , AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, THINGS COULD ALWAYS BE WORSE

The music of the new year has just started, Are you ready to dance in 2017?

The song of the new year has just started, Are you ready to sing in 2017 ?

The new train is about to leave for new destination, Are you ready to take new risks in 2017 ?

The fear of standing and watching from the pavement is greater than the fear of getting your fingers a bit burnt in the process of CHANGE

Are you ready for your fingers to FEEL the HEAT? What really do YOU and I have to loose?

But always remember there is only ONE YOU

This also means your journey, what makes you happy and your defination of success might be different from the next person

SO ASK YOURSELF THREE QUESTIONS

1. How would I like to be remembered?
2. What am I doing RIGHT NOW, to make tomorrow feel right?
3. What stops me from being the change I want to see in Life?

Lets continue to learn from our history and invest our minds in the present to create more success stories.

Wishing you all A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN 2017, MAY GOD PROTECT YOU IN 2017, WITH THE WILL, THE WISDOM AND THE POSITIVE ENERGY TO MAKE GREAT THINGS HAPPEN AND TO SUCCEED AND BE HAPPY IN YOUR JOURNEY

I WISH YOU THE VERY BEST THIS YEAR , HAPPY NEW YEAR

TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

www.afripoet.wordpress.com

ABOUT TONY 

Tony Tokunbo Eteka  Fernandez is an International Award Winner, Published Author & Poet, Broadcast Journalist, MC and Youth Empowerment Consultant   . He is also The CEO of AFRICA4U and The Founder of Africans in The Diaspora

People also see him as a Cultural and Social entrepreneur, which means he is skilled in working with many different communities, bringing people together in successful focused events. Tony has organised many cultural events involving both BME and mainstream communities. He is skilled in hosting events that reinforce community cohesion and bringing different kinds of people together. He has organised events in The UK, The U.S.A, Holland, Germany, Eastern Europe and Nigeria and has visited over  18 European Countries. 

Tony has also organised The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for four years in a row (2013,2014 ,2015 and 2016 ).

The annual events he has organised at the UK House of Parliament over the last several years have attracted the attendance and the admiration from Members of Parliament of Labour, Conservative and Scotish National party, as well as Councillors, Community leaders and Role models from at least 21 Countries.   Tony has a flair for bringing people together from different cultural backgrounds to celebrate their stories and connect collectively

He continues to promote the true life and success stories of Africans in Europe and Africans around the world and has organised several small scale literary and awards initiatives aimed at empowering young people and aspiring Role models

Today he also manages a social media online network group of over 5.000 Members and has worked with various community groups from Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Zimbabwe and many other countries

Tony has also been a Keynote Speaker for several International initiatives and network summits, some of which include The International Symposium for Cultural diplomacy in the The Commonwealth  organised by The Universal Peace Federation (Part of the United Nations) in conjunction with The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany

He has also spent time as an International broadcaster and was The Producer and Presenter for AFRICA4U International Radio Talk Show at Reading4u Radio Station for nearly three years.

 

 

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Countries that Tony has visited 

Most parts of England, Many parts of Nigeria, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, U.S.A, Canada, Jamaica, Tunisia, Morocco, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Czech Republic, Portugal and Bulgaria

 

Tony has interviewed high profile Members of Parliament, Distinguished celebrities and some of Africas best musicians including Ivonne Chaka Chaka and Kanda Bongoman.

He has also been a guest on BBC Radio on numerous occasions to discuss the community cohesion events he organises at UK House of Parliament and also to recite some of his published work in memory of Nelson Mandela,  50 Years Anniversary of The race relations act and major community issues. Tony has also a Guest on popular Radio stations in Nigeria and The States

In the last few years he has been very passionate about Youth empowerment, Community cohesion and Cultural intelligence.

Tony was born in South London and has lived in several parts of England and Nigeria . He started writing at the tender age of nine, a habit he expressed with creative enthusiasm. Tony writes Poetry, short stories and proverbs on personal development. He is currently working on his 4th book which will also be his first novel. He is also very passionate about Youth Empowerment, Community development and African History

He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of Lagos, Nigeria in English and World Literature. He later went on to attain a teaching qualification at The Frances King International Training Institute, South Kensington London, it was here he studied Teaching English as a Foreign Language. He also studied Web Design at The City University in London.

He published his first book in June 1999 called “The Beauty in the Dark” (A Collection of Poetry which received critical acclamation in many circles around the world). .Tony’s aim in life is to inspire the young generation and to encourage the youth to make the very best of their dreams and aspirations,. He published a 2nd book in June 2009 called ” The Sound of Running Water” – A Family gift book of proverbs and quotations on Personal Development and Positive Thinking .

In December 2009, he published his 3rd book called “One Moment of Peace”.- A collection of Poetry inspired by personal experiences and spiritual growth.

Besides the fact that the Artist has won International  awards, he is mostly inspired by Life experience, People, Places and the will to be The Change he wants to see in society

. He was Resident Poet at the 5th London Poetry Festival in 2009 and has been a guest on BBC Radio on very many occassions including The famous Anne Diamond Show. He has also been a guest on a few SKY TV stations and several International Radio Stations around The World in The UK, U.S.A, Germany and Nigeria

 

TONY IS A MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER – A LIST OF THE AWARDS HE HAS WON CAN BE FOUND BELOW

MOST OUTSTANDING MAN OF THE YEAR 2016  by THE HIGHFLYER ENTREPRENEURS ONLINE AWARD- This award has been given to me for mentorship, leadership and advancing the cause of entrepreneurship worldwide.

GHANA NIGERIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2016, HELD AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL, ACCRA, GHANA –  AWARD FOR POSITIVELY AFFECTING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND CONSTANTLY PROJECTING THE GOOD IMAGE OF NIGERIANS IN THE DIASPORA

PEACE AMBASSADOR AWARD FOR GOODWILL, LEADERSHIP and promoting CULTURAL DIVERSITY among African Communities 2016 –   TRUE AFRICAN HERITAGE AWARDS 2016

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2016-  GATHERING OF GREAT MINDS AND ACHIEVERS BAOBAB AWARDS – LONDON

AFRICAN DIASPORA LIVING LEGEND AWARD FOR DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT – HAMBURG, GERMANY – 2016

INSPIRATIONAL MAN OF THE YEAR 2016 – MR AND MISS BLACK BEAUTY CHRIST COLLEGE UK SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT 2016 INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS – LONDON

BEFFTA AWARD WINNER 2014- SPECIAL HONORARY AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP

BRONZE AWARD WINNER- NIGERIAN MC OF THE YEAR 2014 HELD IN THE UK

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE – PRESENTED BY AFRICAN WALKFRONT NETWORK- HELD IN LAGOS

NIGERIAN EUROPEAN AWARDS RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR – HELD IN ROME

SPECIAL TRIBUTE AWARD FOR CHAMPIONING BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC VISIONS- PRESENTED BY EBONY BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS

MALE BUSINESS COACH OF THE YEAR 2014- PRESENTED BY EBONY BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS

BEST MALE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR- LEADERSHIP AND MIND AMBASSADORS AWARDS

SPECIAL AWARDS FOR PEOPLE AND LITERARY DEVELOPMENT PRESENTED BY MARKETING MINISTERS UK

WINNER OF THE ANNE SHINE AWARDS PRESENTED BY ANNE SHINE LTD- CEREMONY TOOK PLACE AT THE NOVOTEL HOTEL IN HEATHROW

 

WISHING YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE, MAKE EACH DAY COUNT, MAY YOUR WISHES IN 2017 BE INSPIRED AND PROTECTED BY THE WILL OF THE LORD

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WISHING YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE, MAKE EACH DAY COUNT, MAY YOUR WISHES IN 2017 BE INSPIRED AND PROTECTED BY THE WILL OF THE LORD

As we approach the end of 2016, its time to be thankful for the little blessings of Life.

Perhaps you had a very challenging year filled with rough roads and obstacles, Perhaps you did not achieve some of the goals, you set out to achieve or perhaps things began to change when some unforseen incidents unfolded.

Whatever the case, be thankful – YOU ARE STILL STANDING, YOU ARE STILL BREATHING,  you have made it this far, many people have fallen along the way.

You are blessed with a new opportunity to make each day count. Time is a profound privilege

A greater blessing unfolds when you open your eyes on the 1st of January 2017 and feel the early pages of a new day, a new year.

A blessing that offers you  a new chance to grow, a new chance to breathe and  a new chance to make each day better.  It is a great blessing

BE THANKFUL ,  IT COULD BE WORSE  , WISHING YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE

 

ABOUT TONY 

Tony Tokunbo Eteka  Fernandez is an International Award Winner, Published Author & Poet, Broadcast Journalist, MC and Youth Empowerment Consultant   . He is also The CEO of AFRICA4U and The Founder of Africans in The Diaspora

People also see him as a Cultural and Social entrepreneur, which means he is skilled in working with many different communities, bringing people together in successful focused events. Tony has organised many cultural events involving both BME and mainstream communities. He is skilled in hosting events that reinforce community cohesion and bringing different kinds of people together. He has organised events in The UK, The U.S.A, Holland, Germany, Eastern Europe and Nigeria and has visited over  18 European Countries. 

Tony has also organised The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for four years in a row (2013,2014 ,2015 and 2016 ).

The annual events he has organised at the UK House of Parliament over the last several years have attracted the attendance and the admiration from Members of Parliament of Labour, Conservative and Scotish National party, as well as Councillors, Community leaders and Role models from at least 21 Countries.   Tony has a flair for bringing people together from different cultural backgrounds to celebrate their stories and connect collectively

He continues to promote the true life and success stories of Africans in Europe and Africans around the world and has organised several small scale literary and awards initiatives aimed at empowering young people and aspiring Role models

Today he also manages a social media online network group of over 5.000 Members and has worked with various community groups from Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Zimbabwe and many other countries

Tony has also been a Keynote Speaker for several International initiatives and network summits, some of which include The International Symposium for Cultural diplomacy in the The Commonwealth  organised by The Universal Peace Federation (Part of the United Nations) in conjunction with The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany

He has also spent time as an International broadcaster and was The Producer and Presenter for AFRICA4U International Radio Talk Show at Reading4u Radio Station for nearly three years.

 

 

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Countries that Tony has visited 

Most parts of England, Many parts of Nigeria, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, U.S.A, Canada, Jamaica, Tunisia, Morocco, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Czech Republic, Portugal and Bulgaria

 

Tony has interviewed high profile Members of Parliament, Distinguished celebrities and some of Africas best musicians including Ivonne Chaka Chaka and Kanda Bongoman.

He has also been a guest on BBC Radio on numerous occasions to discuss the community cohesion events he organises at UK House of Parliament and also to recite some of his published work in memory of Nelson Mandela,  50 Years Anniversary of The race relations act and major community issues. Tony has also a Guest on popular Radio stations in Nigeria and The States

In the last few years he has been very passionate about Youth empowerment, Community cohesion and Cultural intelligence.

Tony was born in South London and has lived in several parts of England and Nigeria . He started writing at the tender age of nine, a habit he expressed with creative enthusiasm. Tony writes Poetry, short stories and proverbs on personal development. He is currently working on his 4th book which will also be his first novel. He is also very passionate about Youth Empowerment, Community development and African History

He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of Lagos, Nigeria in English and World Literature. He later went on to attain a teaching qualification at The Frances King International Training Institute, South Kensington London, it was here he studied Teaching English as a Foreign Language. He also studied Web Design at The City University in London.

He published his first book in June 1999 called “The Beauty in the Dark” (A Collection of Poetry which received critical acclamation in many circles around the world). .Tony’s aim in life is to inspire the young generation and to encourage the youth to make the very best of their dreams and aspirations,. He published a 2nd book in June 2009 called ” The Sound of Running Water” – A Family gift book of proverbs and quotations on Personal Development and Positive Thinking .

In December 2009, he published his 3rd book called “One Moment of Peace”.- A collection of Poetry inspired by personal experiences and spiritual growth.

Besides the fact that the Artist has won International  awards, he is mostly inspired by Life experience, People, Places and the will to be The Change he wants to see in society

. He was Resident Poet at the 5th London Poetry Festival in 2009 and has been a guest on BBC Radio on very many occassions including The famous Anne Diamond Show. He has also been a guest on a few SKY TV stations and several International Radio Stations around The World in The UK, U.S.A, Germany and Nigeria

 

TONY IS A MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER – A LIST OF THE AWARDS HE HAS WON CAN BE FOUND BELOW

MOST OUTSTANDING MAN OF THE YEAR 2016  by THE HIGHFLYER ENTREPRENEURS ONLINE AWARD- This award has been given to me for mentorship, leadership and advancing the cause of entrepreneurship worldwide.

GHANA NIGERIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2016, HELD AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL, ACCRA, GHANA –  AWARD FOR POSITIVELY AFFECTING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND CONSTANTLY PROJECTING THE GOOD IMAGE OF NIGERIANS IN THE DIASPORA

PEACE AMBASSADOR AWARD FOR GOODWILL, LEADERSHIP and promoting CULTURAL DIVERSITY among African Communities 2016 –   TRUE AFRICAN HERITAGE AWARDS 2016

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2016-  GATHERING OF GREAT MINDS AND ACHIEVERS BAOBAB AWARDS – LONDON

AFRICAN DIASPORA LIVING LEGEND AWARD FOR DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT – HAMBURG, GERMANY – 2016

INSPIRATIONAL MAN OF THE YEAR 2016 – MR AND MISS BLACK BEAUTY CHRIST COLLEGE UK SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT 2016 INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS – LONDON

BEFFTA AWARD WINNER 2014- SPECIAL HONORARY AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP

BRONZE AWARD WINNER- NIGERIAN MC OF THE YEAR 2014 HELD IN THE UK

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE – PRESENTED BY AFRICAN WALKFRONT NETWORK- HELD IN LAGOS

NIGERIAN EUROPEAN AWARDS RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR – HELD IN ROME

SPECIAL TRIBUTE AWARD FOR CHAMPIONING BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC VISIONS- PRESENTED BY EBONY BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS

MALE BUSINESS COACH OF THE YEAR 2014- PRESENTED BY EBONY BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS

BEST MALE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR- LEADERSHIP AND MIND AMBASSADORS AWARDS

SPECIAL AWARDS FOR PEOPLE AND LITERARY DEVELOPMENT PRESENTED BY MARKETING MINISTERS UK

WINNER OF THE ANNE SHINE AWARDS PRESENTED BY ANNE SHINE LTD- CEREMONY TOOK PLACE AT THE NOVOTEL HOTEL IN HEATHROW

 

THE SIGHTS OF “UTOMO OBONG” 2016 MASQUERADES, CALABAR NIGERIA

The sights of “Utomo Obong” 2016 masquerades.
There was a spectacular display of various traditional masquerades from the 12 ancestral clans of Efik Kingdom in South South Nigeria  at the recently organised homage-paying ceremony to the Obong of Calabar – His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, at his country home in Adiabo, Cross River State.

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The Event was very colourful and attracted lots of visitors from the state and beyond

The sights of “Utomo Obong” 2016 masquerades was also an opportunity to experience the profound and rich culture of The Efik People

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PHOTO CREDIT –    SIR MAURICE EFFIWAT

AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN MALTA, INSPIRED BY T.T.F & HOSTED BY AFRICA MEDIA ASSOCIATION, MALTA – 3RD FEB 2017

Dear Family and Friends,

I am pleased to inform you that I will be organising THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN MALTA in conjunction and hosted by The African Media Association Malta on Friday the 3rd of February 2017 at the MALTA MICRO FINANCE LTD, 212 Old Bakery Street, Valetta, Malta at 5.30 p.m
The Event is also supported by SMP Productions who will also be providing video coverage at the Event.

I will also be delivering a lecture and video presentation at the event with Press coverage on the day

Nominations are invited for the AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN MALTA to be presented on 3 February 2017. Nominations can be for any African in Malta who for example has made some special contribution to society, or who has made some special achievement. There is no upper or lower age limit. Deadline for Nominations is noon on Friday 20 January 2017. Nominations should be sent by e-mail to africanmediamalta@gmail.com, copy to afripoet@gmail.com, stating, name of nominee, ID, country of origin, why they deserve an award (up to 300 words) and their contact details, also name of proposer.

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS, MORE INFO TO FOLLOW SOON

AFRICA4U AWARDS have been previously organised in The UK, U.S.A, Germany, Holland and Nigeria

 

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PRESS RELEASE BY AFRICAN MEDIA ASSOCIATION MALTA – AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN MALTA, NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

PRESS RELEASE

AFRICAN MEDIA ASSOCIATION MALTA

22 December 2016

Nominations are invited for the AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN MALTA to be presented on 3 February 2017. Nominations can be for any African in Malta who for example has made some special contribution to society, or who has made some special achievement. There is no upper or lower age limit. Deadline for Nominations is noon on Friday 20 January 2017. Nominations should be sent by e-mail to africanmediamalta@gmail.com, copy to afripoet@gmail.com, stating, name of nominee, ID, country of origin, why they deserve an award (up to 300 words) and their contact details, also name of proposer.

 

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AFRICA4U awards have been given in the UK, USA, Germany and Holland. This is a first for Malta. Local NGO African Media Association Malta were chosen to host the event.

The awards were created by Nigerian Tony Fernandez who lives in England and who will come to Malta for the award ceremony and give a motivational lecture.

He says “I am passionate about promoting African communities in the Diaspora (the dispersion or spread of any people from their original homeland) and African Communities around the world and have spent the last 5 years doing this.

AFRICA4U  promotes the true life stories and the success stories of Africans and people of colour in the Diaspora and around the world.”

Tony is an author, poet, blogger and youth empowerment consultant, and the organiser of The Black History Month Celebrations at London’s Houses of Parliament for the last four years.

The award ceremony on 3 February will be at the offices of Malta Microfinance Ltd, at

212 Old Bakery Street, Valletta.

More info to follow shortly

 

INTRODUCING “THE VOICE” RADIO SHOW ON IASPIRE RADIO, LAGOS , INSPIRED BY AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER OKOLI IKENNA

We aim to celebrate Africans and their achievements and those who are making a difference in their community, environment and the world at large and hope to do so.

We can only be heard and know the impact and contributions we make if we do so ourselves, and this is the reason “The Voice” was birthed so as to use this platform to tell our story to the world.

The Voice aims to bring to limelight, the achievements and strides of Africans from all works of life and contribution to humanity.

For sponsorship& bookings, inquiries and advert please contact: Email: thevoicewithik@gmail.com Twitter:@unitedafrica16 Phone no: +2348038419666 or +243248562200 What’s app: +233248562200

 

 

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ABOUT THE RADIO HOST 

Okoli Chukwuka Ikenna is a seasoned Entrepreneur, student leader, advocate and activist. He holds a first degree in Water resource aquaculture and fisheries technology from FUT Minna, Niger stat e, Nigeria and a second degree in Human Resource Management from KAAFUniversity College, Ghana.

Ikenna has served in various position in student associations and also upheld the need for good governance, transparency and accountability.

He is the brain behind the M.A.D initiative which is a support group in helping youth in empowering them by training them in vocational skills and also empowering women to eliminate the gender discrimination and inequality through seminars, training and skill acquisition programs. He is also the head of United Africa which is an admission recruitment agency that helps students secure admission across borders.

He is passionate about Africa and the development of the continent and has been an advocate of good governance which is the only way Africa will attain the height it seeks for.

He has knack for learning and a new found love for renewable energy which he feels it’s the solution to power and also a clean source of energy.

Ikenna has a hobby of singing and writing and loves inspiring people through what he does.

He has a favourite quote ” you can’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different result, develop a new strategy”

He is quite young, energetic and hopes to touch more lives doing the things he loves doing and making the world a better place.

MESSAGE FROM NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA ORGANIZATION (EUROPE) CHAIRMAN, HON KENNETH GBANDI AFTER TERRORIST ATTACK IN BERLIN

Terrorist Attack: The peaceful Christmas evening in the capital city of Germany, Berlin was shattered on Monday evening, the 19/12/2016 by a suspected terrorist attack killing at least 12 innocent persons.

The Central Executive Council of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe (NIDOE) sympathize with NIDO Germany. We are already in contact with the Chairperson NIDOE Germany, the Nigerian Community Secretariat in Germany and the Embassy of Nigeria Berlin, Germany to offer and coordinate logistic assistance through our German Chapter, in the event that any Nigeria national (s) is affected by this unfortunate incident.

We pray for the protection of all our members and for all Nigerians in General as we go into the Xmas season. Please let’s remain our brother’s keeper even in pursuant of National development.

 

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Hon. Kenneth Gbandi
Chair CEC/ BoT
Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe (NIDOE)

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, 10 YEAR OLD ADAEZE UZOKWELU – WRITER, POET & AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER

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Adaeze Tess Uzokwelu was born in Sweden and moved with her parents and siblings to Reading 8 years ago.

She is 10 years old and a pupil at Loddon Primary School Earley Wokingham Borough District. She is currently in Year 6 and getting ready for an admission into secondary school.

Adaeze has won several awards at her school for her writing skills. She is an avid reader of books and has read virtually all of the books in her school Library. For her, a day gone without reading a book is a day not well spent.

She also writes short stories and poems.

She believes that the world should be made a better place for children so that they can make their own contribution to humanity. Like she says, a world without children would be very boring and is  better left unimagined.

Adaeze is very proud of her very cute voice and is a member of her school choir. She has participated in several singing competitions and believes her good voice would one day win the XFACTOR competition anytime she makes up her mind to compete.

On Sunday the 10th of December, Adaeze  was honoured as one of the winners of THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN BERKSHIRE 2016.

The Award was presented by Founder of AFRICA4u,   Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez

Tony has organised Africa4u Award Initiatives in The UK, The U.S.A, Germany, Holland, Eastern Europe and Nigeria

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INTRODUCING NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA ORGANISATION EUROPE MEDIA SUMMIT 2017, 14TH OF JANUARY 2017

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe Media Summit 2017 is all about developing a formidable and mutually, sustainable NIDO Europe Traditional and New Media strategy in the pursuance of National development

The NIDOE Europe Media Summit takes place on Saturday the 14th of January 2017

This is a Teleconference you cannot afford to miss, For more info, ring +491709878495

Registration/accreditation : information@nidoe.org         info@africanheritagemagazine.de

Registration deadline :  7th of January 2017

 

 

NIDOE MEDIA STRATERGY

Introducing NIDOE to the Media NIDO Europe’s members are Nigerians resident in Europe from a variety of professional backgrounds with years of experience in their various fields. Outstanding Nigerians who by conventional definition are neither professionals nor academics are welcome as members if they’re able and capable of contributing to national development in their respective endeavours.

NIDO Europe is made up of 20 Regional Chapters which are governed by Chapter Executives headed by a Chapter Chairperson. NIDO chapters as of December 2016 are: Austria, Belgium-Luxemburg, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherland, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom (two chapters), Ukraine and Portugal. The 20 Chapters are governed by an umbrella body, the 11-member NIDO Europe Executive Committee (CEC) headed by the Chairman. The CEC and the Chapter Chairs constitute the Board of Trustees (BOT).

NIDO Europe Media Summit 2016 The immediate objective of the NIDOE 2016-2018 Executive Term is a holistic repositioning of NIDOE to make it operationally a self-reliant body, meeting the needs of its members from its own resources. Secondly, to make the organisation become project-driven and possessing the ability to promote national development by highlighting the trade & investment opportunities in Nigeria and providing a professional resource pool from where national developmental interests could be catered to.

To achieve the above objectives, the BOT is embarking on a media campaign to create a greater awareness of NIDOE among prospective members in Europe, the political, diplomatic and business circles in our countries of residence and in Nigeria. This Media Summit will bring experts together to explore ways to achieve the objectives of the Media Campaign The Summit should lay the foundation for a sustainable NIDOE-Media Relationship and produce strategies for the realisation of the NIDOE Social Economic Development Program 2016-2018.

The event will also establish a framework for a NIDOE “Media and Strategic Team” that will be responsible for presenting NIDOE position in the media on important national issues on a regular basis.

 

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AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER , PETWISE PERFORMS AT A STRICTLY SINGLE CONCERT ON THE 19TH OF DECEMBER IN ONITSHA, NIGERIA, DONT MISS IT

There is so much happening in the month of December including a guest performance by one of the winners of The Africa4u Awards for The Nigerian Youth 2016, Ifeanyichukwu Petwise.

Petwise is also The CEO of Leadership Mind Ambassadors as well as The Founder of several community initiatives

The Guest performance takes place at Mother Theresa Catholic church New parish , Back of Ben-Aghaeze strt,Awada Onitsha. Anambra State, Nigeria on the 19th of December form 10pm

This is an event you cannot afford to miss

Come with your dancing shoes as we sing and dance together in his presence. This event is Strictly for singles

 

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