By: Mandy Park
Esan sons and daughters in North America, under the aegis Esan World Congress (USA/Canada), is set to raise $100,000 for its Health Care and Educational Empowerment programmes in Nigeria.
This will be one of the highlights of its 2024 Convention coming up from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28.
The event, which promises great excitement will be celebrated in Houston, Texas State, USA.
Vice President of the body and Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee (CPC), Mr. Pius Idiakheua, disclosed this in a chat with our correspondent.
He said the theme of this year’s convention is “Stronger Together (Akugbe Ahu): Fundraising for Accessible Health Care and Education Empowerment.”
Said Idiakheua, “This year’s EWC convention promises to be the mother of all conventions.
“The theme of the convention, ‘Stronger Together – Akugbe Ahu’, is designed to demonstrate the strength in the unity of Esan people all over the world.
“Our target is to raise $100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars) towards accessible health care and educational empowerment in Esanland.
“Many of our illustrious sons and daughters, including the good friends of Esan people, are going to be present. Our traditional ruler (the Enijies) will be there as well.
“We are privileged to have, as the chairman of the convention, our dear son, Dr. Nicolas Felix, 2023 presidential Candidate of the Peoples Coalition Party of Nigeria and Mr. Henry Egbiki, the keynote speaker.
He noted further that “As the chairman of the Convention Planning Committee (CPC), with the support of the President, Dr Eromonsele Idahosa, we’re ready to host you at the convention in a very big way.”
The Esan World Congress was established in October 2007 and serves as a unifying force for all Esan associations in North America, with the commitment to unite the community, preserve the Esan cultural heritage, and foster development initiatives in Esanland.
Esan World Congress (USA/Canada) is led by Dr. Eromosele Idahosa, the National President and this year’s edition will be hosted by Mr. Patrick Ujadughele.