Mboho Akwa Ibom
The umbrella organisation for all indigenes of Nigeria's Akwa Ibom State in the United Kingdom (UK) & Ireland - Mboho Akwa Ibom State Association (MAISA), celebrates its Annual Ibom Day on the 12th and 13th of July 2013 at the Thistle Marble Arch, Bryanston Street, London W1H 7EH.
The theme for the event is: Growing and Sustaining Akwa Ibom Economy through Enterprise and Quality Education.
The event will feature a symposium, workshops, spectacular cultural dances, Mr & Miss Akwa Ibom leadership pageant, and an Awards Banquet Dinner, as well as lots of other Akwa Ibom delights.
MAISA will also be raising funds for the development of Ibom House in London which will house a cultural centre, conference and training suite and business and investment promotion unit.
The Chief Host of the event is the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State - H.E Chief Dr. Godswill Obot Akpapio CON while the Special Guest of Honour is H.E Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, OFR, CFR, the Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Other invited dignitaries expected to attend include: Nigeria's former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Executive Governor of Cross River State - Senator Liyel Imoke; and former Chairman of the African Business Round Table - Dr Bamanga Tukur.
Further information about sponsorship, exhibition facilities, tickets and registration, is available by telephone: +447961 827475/ +447828119278/ +447404042014 or email: info@mbohoakwaibom.com