The Second edition of NDIGBO & ENTREPRENEURSHIP, a Dinner and Honours event that promotes and celebrates entrepreneurship in South East Nigeria will take place during the upcoming South East Economic Summit (November 11 -13,2017) at the Base Landmark, Independence Layout, Enugu on Saturday 11th November,2017, a statement signed by the Founder NESH, Emeka Ugwu-Oju, has said.

Expected at the event are the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by the President General, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, South East State Governors led by their Chairman, His Excellency, Engr. Dave Umahi, Executive Governor of Ebonyi State; National Assembly members from South East led by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Federal Ministers from the South East, eminent traditional rulers led by Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha, leading Igbo entrepreneurs, and other distinguished  invited guests.

The major highlight of the evening will be the recognition of two groups of outstanding and impactful Igbo entrepreneurs, those late and above 70 years and those below 70. In the above-70 category are: 1. Paschal Dozie, 2. Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu (late), 3. Sir Joe Nwankwu (late), (4). Chief Godwin Chikeluba (late) 5. Chief Nnanna Kalu (late).

The below 70 category are 1. Dr. Cosmas Maduka, 2. Chief Chika Okafor, 3. Barrister Allen Onyema, 4. Mr. Ben Okoye, 5. Chief Innocent Chukwuma, 6. Mr. Leostan Ekeh, 7. Chief Chidi Anyaegbu, 8. Dr. Nnaeto Orazulike, 9. Dr. Uche Ogah, 10. Engr Emeka Ene, 11. Mr. Chibuzor Darl-Uzu 12. Prof Pat Utomi 13. Mrs.Ndidi Nwuneli 14. Chief Emma Bishop Okonkwo, 15. Dr. ABC Orjiako, 16. Chief Sam Onyishi, 17. Sir Tony Ezenna 18. Dr. Ernest Azudialu 19. Chief Mrs Stella Okoli, 20. Dr. Poly Emenike, 21. Chief Julius Orji, 22. Dr. Cletus Ibeto, 23. Sir Dan Chukwudozie 24. Sir Emeka Offor, 25. Prof Barth Nnaji,26. Engr Emeka Okwuosa 27. Mr. Obi Ezeude, 28. Captain Emma Iheanacho 29. Mr Mallinson Ukatu 30. Mr.Nnamdi Ezeigbo.

Photo caption: Emeka Ugwu-Oju…Convener