In a Press release jointly signed by Chief (Dr.) John Emale and Dr. Charles Jagun, President and Secretary General respectively of the Afenmai World Congress at the end of the 8th Annual Convention held at the prestigious Metro Points Hotel, Carrolton, MD USA on August 14-16, 2014, the following key resolutions were made:
- Appeal to the Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to spend the rest of his tenure working for Afenmai people in the light of low infrastructural development in the region when compared with the pace of development in the other regions of the state. It is almost clear to us that after this current dispensation, given the political mapping of Edo State, Edo North may have to queue for the next sixteen years, before the governance of the state can come to the region again. Although we cannot play God, this appears to be the reality staring us in the face. It is palpable that there is an urgent need to look at Akoko Edo, Owan and Etsako very closely in the remaining part of his tenure for so much need to be done; hence the Governor must do everything possible now to skew deliberately development to our area. Our people at the convention were unanimous in calling for more attention to be devoted to the area in the next 18 months by the Governor.
- A call on the Governor to honour our people with his presence and rollout his achievements in the region at our next convention in Atlanta in 2016 because this will be the perfect opportunity to connect physically with Afenmai people (his key constituency) and possibly set the tone of an Afenmai engagement with the incoming administration that will succeed him.
- Creation of Afenmai Economic Empowerment Group to formulate strategies to lift and empower Afenmai sons and daughters arising from the commitment of Afenmai World Congress to build a Leadership and Entrepreneurial Center at Auchi to facilitate growth and development on several fronts for our people. At this juncture, we plead with the Governor to set in motion the process of implementing his pledge at our convention in Atlanta in 2010 that Edo State Government will provide 50% funding of any project our Congress and member organizations embark on in Afenmailland. The Congress is proud to announce that all is set to commence the project now and are pleased with pledges made with logistic and financial support coming from Afenmai sons and daughters in the last two years in order to actualize this dream.
- For specific attention pertinent issues that bother us include: (a) The provision of a road network between, Ivioghe- Ivianokpodi-Iviukhua-Iviegbepui to Iviukwe. There is also the need to link Okpella-Okpekpe to Agenebode, the headquarter of Estako East local government. Okpe -Igarra-Somirika Road and dualization of Igarra township road in Akoko Edo Local Government (b) We encourage the state government and all stakeholders to help spearhead the splitting of Akoko Edo local government into 3 local government/LCD areas, to be at par with others in the state (c) Schools in Afenmai land lack teachers at post-primary levels. This worrisome situation must be addressed so that our children will be adequately prepared for the challenges of the future. (d) Expansion of tertiary institutions/campuses into Akoko Edo, other parts of Etsako and Owan areas because institutions can stimulate permanent economic development of the towns and neighbouring villages where they are situated.
- A mentorship program for the compilation of database of Afenmai professionals and individuals as a resource to be used for effective coordination and mobilization of Afenmai intellectuals for development.
- Creation of a common Afenmai World Congress anthem/pledge to further create a sense of unity and bond across Afenmailand.
- Children and youths should be proactively encouraged to participate in Afenmai activities to foster Afenmai unity and culture. Youth convention will simultaneously be planned at the same time from 2016 convention.
- The Congress will open an administrative office in Afenmailand with the key employees to help coordinate and further the Congress activities and mission within Afenmailand.
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