NIGERIAN DIASPORA GLOBAL CONFERENCE, (DIASPORA DAY) 2018 TO BE HELD IN LONDON, FROM 25TH -28TH OF JULY

Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it“ – Frantz Fanon (Join the Global Nigerians Diaspora Day (DD) 2018 in London, UK

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Visit   http://www.nidoeurope.org/diasporaconference/

Nigerians to Celebrates DD 2018 in Diaspora (UK) The cornerstone for a new era of a global Nigerian Diaspora stakeholders partnership for national development is to be laid in London, United Kingdom, between 25th to 27th July 2018 when representatives of the over 22 Million Nigerians in Diaspora, Professional and Cultural Organisations converge for a historic Nigerian Diaspora Day Conference to retool a Diaspora Engagement Development Action Plan for Nigeria.
Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Europe is very happy to announce that after many weeks and months of high powered deliberations and consultations the NIDO Worldwide Governing Council, came out with a hybrid solution for the Nigerian Diaspora Global Conference (Diaspora Day) 2018.
The Nigerian Diaspora Day Conference 2018 is now scheduled to hold from 25th -28th July in London UK. This Conference is coming almost 10 years after the aborted Nigerian Global Diaspora Development Forum that was planned for London, United Kingdom from 29th – 30th January 2010.
The foundation for this unprecedented Conference was dug in Abuja at the 2009 Diaspora Day celebrations when a resolution was passed for an international, inter-organizational committee to be mandated to create synergy within the diverse Nigerian Diaspora Community Organizations.
This historic decision to host the Nigerian Diaspora Global Conference 2018 (Diaspora Day) outside Nigeria is part of NIDO overall strategy to rekindle once again the Diaspora indomitable spirit through a holistic re-strategizing and repositioning of the Diaspora using this Diaspora Day to reexamine the urgent important matters that concern all Nigerians outside Nigeria and to present a strategic cooperation, networking and synergy between the Government and other sister Nigerian Diaspora Groups. NIDO Worldwide Governing Council as part of the hybrid solution agreed that all projects already planned in Abuja to still hold and continental bodies are encouraged to send one of two delegates to such projects or presentations. With this historic decision, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation is demonstrating its solidarity with Nigerians and the Federal Government considering the current economic situation in the country not to be part of the burden.
We believed that the usual proposed budget for the organization of the yearly Diaspora Day should be invested in Youths empowerment and employment generation. We are very happy that earlier consultation has enjoyed the moral and tactical support of the following sister Diaspora organizations: 1. Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom (CANUK) 2. The Nigeria Diaspora Alumni Network (NiDAN) 3. The Association of Nigerian-American Professionals in Nigeria (ANAPIN) 4. The All Nigerian Nationals in Diaspora (ANNID) 5. The Nigerian and Canadian Business Network (NCBN) We are delighted that earlier consultation has enjoyed the moral and tactical support of other sister Diaspora organisations.
We are also happy to remain in good consultation with the Permanent Secretary – Political Affairs, The Office of The Secretary to the Government of the Federation who oversight Nigeria National Volunteer Service (NNVS) and other relevant organisations and parastatals in Nigeria and in Diaspora. Focus Area Focus Area will be Diaspora development Roadmap for Nigeria through the anticipated Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) which will be followed by Nigeria Diaspora debate and position on:
1. Nigeria Diaspora Voting Right
2. Leadership and Good governance
3. Diaspora Enrolment and Global Diaspora Database
4. Diaspora Housing Investment Fund
5. Diaspora Remittance and national development We call on all Diaspora Organisation to join in this historic edition of Nigerian Diaspora Day Conference 2018 in London, UK. Consultation with more sister Diaspora organizations are ongoing.
We call on other Diaspora Organization to join in this historic edition of Nigerian Diaspora Development Conference 2018 in London UK. For further information, kindly contact NIDO Europe (Host Secretariat) or NIDO Continental Secretariat. The official communique will follow.
Hon. Kenneth Gbandi Chairman NIDO Continental Europe

 

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SUNDERLAND AFRICAN CARIBBEAN SOCIETY PRESENTS”BATTLE OF TRIBES” -CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN, ARABIC & GREEK PERFORMANCES

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SUNDERLAND AFRICAN CARIBBEAN SOCIETY PRESENTS”BATTLE OF TRIBES” -CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN, ARABIC, GREEK PERFORMANCES AND MANY MORE

Come and be part of this great initiative taking place on the 2nd of May at 6pm at City Space Hall- University of Sunderland SR1 3SD  – ENTRY IS FREE, HOWEVER DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED

All proceeds of the donations would be used to create cultural awareness at St Josephs Primary School, Sunderland

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INTRODUCING STETONIC NIGERIA LIMITED & THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW WEBSITE – VISIT OUR SITE TODAY

WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE TO YOU STETONIC NIGERIA LIMITED AND THE LAUNCH OF OUR NEW WEBSITE

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The team was put together with the sole aim of equipping hospital personnel with the relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes for the improvement of service delivery in the hospital industry
This is implemented through manpower development and training management retreats, workshops, and training needs assessment
We organize workshops, training, seminars and personal development initiatives facilitated by professional administrators, management experts, legal practitioners , medical personnel, psychologists and researchers
We are consultants to The Federal Government on capacity building in The Public service
In 2008, we executed a project on the training needs assessment in both The Federal Ministry of Health and The Bayelsa State Public Service under The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) intervention project
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TODAY AT http://www. stetonic.blogspot.co.uk AND LETS START TO DO BUSINESS
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NIGERIA DIASPORA DAY GLOBAL CONFERENCE IN LONDON RECEIVES MORE SUPPORT FROM SISTER ORGANIZATIONS

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We are very happy that our consultation is enjoying more and more moral and tactical support and we are grateful to the following sister Diaspora organizations for their support. Article 5.2. of NIDOE which in part task us with the mission to facilitate and galvanize the human and economic resources of individual Nigerians and all Nigerian professional, business and community organisations in Europe towards the national development of Nigeria: Article 5.4.3. went further to task the organization to establish and maintain close liaison with the Nigerian and European governments and any other representative bodies pursuing similar objectives in whole or in part with the Organisation.

We are therefore happy and also thankful to the following organizations:

1. Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom (CANUK)
2. The Nigeria Diaspora Alumni Network (NiDAN)
3. The Association of Nigerian-American Professionals in Nigeria (ANAPIN)
4. The All Nigerian Nationals in Diaspora (ANNID)
5. The Nigerian and Canadian Business Network (NCBN)
6. Nigerian Think Tank Group NTTG, UK
7. Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit NDDIS Group
8. Council of Igbo Communities UK
9. Ohaneze, UK
10. US-Nigeria Trade Council USA

More Acknowledgements are expected around the world from professional, business and community organisations around the world. As we may not be in the position to know all, we humbly ask you to get in contact
http://www.nidoeurope.org/diasporaconference/

 

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T.T.F – AT YOUR SERVICE & AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZE AN INITIATIVE IN YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE

Dear Family and Friends,

In recent years we have had the opportunity to organize the following annual events

Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for five years in a row

Africa4u Awards for African communities around the world (We have organized Africa4u Awards in The UK, USA, Germany, Netherlands, Romania, Malta and Nigeria )

Tony Tokunbo Fernandez National and International online poetry competitions aimed at giving young people a sense of purpose and encouraging the art of writing

 

The goods news is, we are always available to organize any of the above initiatives anywhere in Europe, Africa and  The USA

 

To find out more, CALL US TODAY ON  +447882809005

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NIDO CHINA FELICITATES WITH NIDO EUROPE ON UPCOMING DIASPORA DAY EVENT TAKING PLACE IN LONDON

NIDO China Felicitates with NIDO Europe on Upcoming Diaspora Day Event (25th -28th July 2018) London, UK:

NIDO Europe has been actively promoting the constructive and progressive interaction between all Europe chapters, helping to harness the Nigerian community for national development. In the same way, Nigerians In Diaspora Organization (NIDO) China Chapter since its inception in June 2017 has been actively focused on the welfare of the Nigerian community in China, promoting cultural exchange and positive bilateral interactions with the Host nation of China. On behalf of the entire NIDO China community and the Exco, we send our congratulations and warmest greetings and we say, continue in the good work of fostering positive national development and bilateral relationship.
Bryan Akiri (General Coordinator and President, NIDO China)

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1ST AFRICAN INTER-CULTURAL FESTIVAL SHALL BE TAKING PLACE IN BASEL, SWITZERLAND – WATCH THIS SPACE

The 1st African Inter-Cultural Festival  shall be taking place in Basel, Switzerland on the 29th and the 30th of June 2018.

This great initiative is aimed at promoting the very best of African culture, African food and a diverse range of performances from talented Africans.

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK , TSUNGAI TSIKIRAI – AWARD WINNING SINGER FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA

Tsungai Tsikirai is an award winning singer-songwriter and dancer, born and raised in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and based in the United Kingdom.

Her first proper taste of the world of arts was at the age of 15 when she joined the drama club at Mpopoma High School in Zimbabwe from which Iyasa Performing Arts Group was birthed under the musical direction of Nkululeko Dube. Their productions took them around Zimbabwe initially, and later to South Africa, Botswana and the USA.

Tsungai was soon scouted by Albert Nyathi who she worked with before going on to work with other renowned local Zimbabwean artists like the late Andy Brown and Nicholas Moyo of the arts council who provided mentorship and support

In 2002, Tsungai relocated to the United Kingdom where she continued to perform.  She collaborated with Siyaya and featured on their Futhi Njalo album, going on to perform at Glastonbury Music Festival in 2010 with the group. Amongst her many performances, Tsungai has also been a part of the UK gospel group Free to Worship, who she toured the USA with. She also worked with Sheffield based Sosa-Xa, being involved in their BBC Last Choir Standing workshops, and she also worked and toured with Tavaziva Dance led by Bawren Tavaziva.

Tsungai’s passion for the arts saw her partnering with other artists from southern-Africa to form a performing arts group, Flame Lily Arts. Although she has a flare for dance, her greatest passion is singing with some of her music influences being the legendary sounds of Miriam Makeba, Brenda Fassie, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Angelique Kidjo.

 

In 2014 she was awarded Best Music Female Artist 2014 at the ZIMMA Awards, and in 2015 Mporiro Festival awarded Tsungai for her contribution to contemporary music.

 

Tsungai launched her debut album, Rova Ngoma, at The Breaking Boundaries Concert which was aimed at promoting cultural diversity, empowering women through arts and community development.

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She has recently featured at The British Museum’s Faiths In Tune Festival, ZimFest Live and Nottinghill Carnival.

 

“I would like to empower, entertain, educate and inspire through my music and I have taken the initiative by partnering with Vana Trust which helps orphans in Zimbabwe because l believe that our children deserve a better future and the responsibility falls on us to lead the way. Together we can Break Boundaries. l look toward to sharing a piece of me with the world.”

— Tsungai Tsikirai

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 12 FINALISTS OF THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE POETRY COMPETITION

 

THE COMPETITION IS SPONSORED BY Tony Tokunbo Fernandez, TO ENCOURAGE THE ART OF WRITING AMONG VARIOUS NEW AND UPCOMING POETS AND WRITERS ACROSS TO GLOBE AND TO PROMOTE THEIR WORK ON LITERARY INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, ONLINE MAGAZINES, AND BLOG.
OUR BLOG HAS A FOLLWING AMONG VERY MANY AFRICAN COMMUNITIES AND PLATFORMS IN EUROPE AND VERY MANY AFRICAN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD
THE COMPETITION IS ALSO AIMED TO GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND AS SUCH ALL, EVERY SINGLE POET THAT APPLIED FOR THIS COMPETITION WILL ALSO GET THEIR WORK PUBLISHED ON OUR INTERNATIONAL BLOG (WHICH ALREADY HAS A HUGE FOLLOWING )

WE HAVE BEEN SIMPLY OVERWHELMED WITH SOME AMAZING POETRY FROM VERY TALENTED POETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD BASED IN THE UK, THE STATES, NIGERIA, GHANA, ALBAINA, ROMANIA AND MANY OTHER COUNTIRES
EVERY POET IS A WINNER

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE OUR 12 FINALISTS FOR THIS YEARS TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATINOAL ONLINE POERTY COMPETITION 2018

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 12 FINALISTS BELOW

Okeme James Jerome
Ogedengbe Tolu Impact
Kweku Elenitoba-Johnson
Gift Foraine Amukoyo
Ajene Abah Linus
Micheal Ace
Richard Inya
Adelaja Ridwan Olayiwola
Abeiku Arhin Tsiwah
Udemezue Oluoma Judith
Wisdom Nemi Otikor
Oyèdókùn Ìbùkún Penawd

GOLD, SIVER AND BRONZE AWARD WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY THE 21ST OF APRIL

 

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IN ADDITION, THE CEO OF ZIMLINK, MR Dark Zac HAS ALSO SAYS A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU, AND AS A WAY OF SAYING THANK YOU, HE HAS OFFERED TO PUBLISHED EVERY SINGLE POEM ON HIS ONLINE PLATFORM MAGAZINE- ZIMLINK
ZIMLINK HAS A HUGE FOLLWOING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AND MANY PARTKS OF THE UK

ALSO WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE NEW AFRICA4U YOUTH CLUB (TO BE LAUNCHED IN LAGOS, NIGERIA THIS YEAR )

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