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DELTA YOUTH SUMMIT 2008 REPORT
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The Delta Youth Summit 2008 was organized by the Delta Change Network (DCN) in partnership with the Youth Network on Population and Development (NYNETHA) Delta state chapter. The summit, which was a two-day event, held on the 18th and 19th of January, 2008. It was indeed a good way to start the year for young Deltans who are professionals in different fields of Endeavour.

The summit which focused on the 3-point agenda of the present Governor of Delta state, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, the UN Millennium Development Goals and the State Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (SEEDS). It was very inspiring to young Deltans from different parts of the Country and even in Diaspora attending the summit.

THE SUMMIT DAY 1
The program started at 9.00am with registration of participants. At about 12noon, the opening ceremony started with an opening prayer said by Mr. Nwibe Ikechukwu and the second stanza of the national anthem sung, led by Mr.Charles Ugbome.
The master of ceremony, Mr. Ogaga Maxwell introduced members of the high table with the Honourable Commissioner, Directorate of Youth Development, Rev. (Mrs.) Omatsola Williams who was represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ika Chris. Other members of the high table were Rev. Dr. Godfrey Ndukownyeanwuli, Mr. Aghogu Joseph, Mr. Charles Jiduwah Mr. James Omokiti and Mr. Washington Dick.

Mr. Ochem Chidi and Mr. Charles Jiduwah gave a brief history of the Delta Change Network (DCN) and why the Delta Youth Summit was organized.
The Coordinator of CiSHAN, Rev. Dr. Godfrey Ndukownyeanwuli Delta State chapter, gave a keynote address in which he gave a brief background of the HIV/AIDS pandermic enjoining youth-led organizations to join in the fight against HIV/AIDS. He expressed his excitement being in such a gathering put together by young people, calling on the government to pay more attention on harnessing the potentials of these youths towards the development of the state.
Mr. James Omokiti, who represented the NYNETHA Coodinator, welcomed the participants promising they would have a profitable time without any regrets.

The Acting PS, Mr. Ika Chris who represented the Honourable Commissioner, Directorate of Youth Development declared the Summit open. In her speech the Commissioner expressed her appreciation to members of the Youth Network on Population and Development in Nigeria (NYNETHA) for the great strides that they have made towards the realization of one of the 3-point agenda of His Excellency, the Governor of Delta state in Human Capital Development. She also expressed her appreciation for young Deltans who singularly sponsored themselves from all over the nation to attend the Youth Summit.
Mr. James Omokiti gave the vote of thanks after which participants were split into eight working groups which discussed various issues;

- The Impact of Oil Exploration on our Environment
- Strengthening Infrastructure in Delta State for Development
- Youth Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and other preventable Diseases
- Resolving the Unemployment Question through Entrepreneurship
- The role of Youths in Restoring Lasting Peace in Delta state
- The role of Good Governance in accelerating Development
- Gender and Human Rights; creating a balance and
- Bridging the Digital Divide in Delta state; challenges and solutions

After the working group session a representative of each group presented a report of their group’s discussion.
A break was taken at 3.00pm which lasted 30minutes after which Paper Presentations on three topics were taken; two of which had a panel session immediately after the paper. The topics were:
- Politics and Good Governance by Mr. James Omokiti and the panelists were, Maxwell Ogaga as chairman and Rabiu Umaru, Charles Ugbome and Emoefe Kohwo as members.
- ICT for Development by Mr. Washington Dick and the panelists were, Edmund Oshioke as chairman and Asheshe Bome, Ajagbe Gbemi and Sonia Odije as members.

Mr. Charles Ugbome did an exhibition of the New Nigeria Club after which Mr. Rume Thompson presented a paper on Human Capital Development, a Key to National Transformation.

The first day’s activities came to an end with a closing prayer after which participants departed at about 6.30pm.

DAY 2

The second day of the Delta Youth Summit came with a lot of expectations in the air, being the last day of the summit. Participants came with a mindset to gather as much information as possible till they have another of such opportunity.
The day’s activities started at 10.00am with an opening prayer after which Mr. Emmanuel Gabari; the master of ceremony led the participants on a recap of the previous day’s activities.

Mr. Ufuoma Omo-Obi started the day’s business with a plenary session on the UN Millennium Development Goals, the 3-point agenda of the new Government of Delta state and Youth Participation.
He through this session drew the attention of Young Deltans to the situation on ground, calling for their active participation in the development of Delta state. This session was followed by a questions and answer session during which recommendations were made by participants.

Mr.Gbemi Ajagbe took a presentation on Real issues in the Nigerian Environment.
A break was taken for 15minutes during which a film ‘Slum Survivors’ was shown. At resumption, the panel discussion on the Environment was next on the agenda with Mr. Ochem Chidi chairing the panel and Mr. James Omokiti, Ms. Iheoma Uwaoma, Mr. Victor Ikoli and Mr. Godwin Ikade as members.

After the panel session, workshops were held on three topics:
- Advocacy by Mr. Ufuoma Omo-Obi
- Entrepreneurship by Mr. Edmund Oshioke and
- Politics and Good Governance by Mr. James Omokiti

The first part of the second day came to an end at 2.30pm and participants were expected to resume at 6.00pm for the second part of the second day which was an exhibition/awards night.

The evening session started at 7.00pm with an opening prayer after which the moderator gave out time for participants to meet each other. Participants volunteered to entertain the audience with jokes and songs.
The business of the evening started with Exhibitions as follows:
- Oxfam International Youth Partnerships by Isikwenu Oghenefego
- Youth Network on Population and Development by Omo-Obi Ufuoma Festus
- British Council Youth Works Project by Omokiti James
- PEEDs by Ochem Chidi
- Creating Local Connections- West Africa by Leke and
- Undergraduate Business School
At the end of the exhibitions, ten outstanding young Deltans were recognized for their contributions to sustainable development in different areas form leadership to entrepreneurship, HIV/AIDS and a whole lot of other areas.

Mr. Charles Jiduwah gave the vote of thanks which marked the end of the Delta Youth Summit with enough to drink and chew and tie out for social networking.


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