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Nairobi, Kenya 2024… The Voice Achievers Award Inc. proudly announces the opening of nominations for the esteemed 13th edition of The Voice Achievers Award ceremony, set to be held in Nairobi, Kenya on August 15th and 16th, 2024. The award aims to recognize exceptional individuals, businesses, non-governmental institutions, and governmental entities from Africa and the Diaspora, along with friends of Africa, whose contributions have significantly impacted society. Building on the success of the 2023 ceremony in Almere, The Netherlands, and from all our previous ceremonies, the 2024 edition seeks to once again, highlight exemplary achievements inspiring future generations to advance…

By Kenneth Gbandi For many of us with long diaspora backgrounds, accustomed to a society and political class striving towards the rule of law, accountability and good governance, the news coming from Abia state is refreshing. In a landscape where Nigeria is grappling with challenges of governance, Abia State is standing out as a beacon of hope under the leadership of Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, spearheading an innovative solutions and efficient resource management that is redefining leadership paradigms in the country. The recent celebration of 48 hours of uninterrupted power supply in Aba, Abia State, following the installation…

By Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi In the face of unprecedented socio-economic challenges, Nigeria finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with the aftermath of bad leadership, widespread insecurity, and a deteriorating economic landscape. The populace, burdened by the high cost of fuel, depreciation of the Naira, and soaring inflation rates, has resorted to seeking solace in what has been termed the New Palliative Political Philosophy (3Ps). This emergent paradigm has garnered momentum as a response to the prevailing hardships, yet it necessitates careful examination and a holistic approach to ensure a visible long-term economic solutions and sustainability. It is undeniable that…

…urges for collaborative efforts to guarantee timely and quality project delivery once awarded… In a recent stride toward regional development, Honorable Kenneth Gbandi extends his commendations to Senator Ned Nwoko for his successful lobbying efforts, securing over N1 billion for constituency projects in the 2024 budget, as reported by „Our Heritage Reporters “. This triumph marks a significant milestone for Delta North and the broader Delta State community. Hon. Gbandi underscores the pivotal role of Senator Nwoko in securing substantial constituency funding, stressing the need for ongoing engagement with key stakeholders in Delta North. Such engagement is vital to ensure…

Gbandi highlighted the significance of this bursary disbursement, particularly in light of the prevailing economic challenges. He emphasized that the financial assistance provided through the bursary program would greatly alleviate the burden on both students and their parents

The search will be as usual comprehensive, looking beyond external beauty to discover the unique qualities that make each candidate exceptional

Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, the longest serving Diaspora leader, who is also the National Deputy Chairman (Diaspora Engagement) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the 2023 Senate candidate for Delta North speaking during a one-day summit on BRICS and the global south organized by UNESC Foundation in collaboration with the Universal Migration Enlightenment Center advised the federal government about joining BRICS, an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa economic block. Hybrid One-Day BRICS Summit Hon. Gbandi, who is also the former Hamburg senate Foreigners Advisory Council, that actively involved in numerous initiatives aimed at promoting homeland…

Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, the Deputy National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Party of Nigeria and senatorial candidate for Delta North in the 2023 election, has passionately called upon Civil Society Organisations (CSO), the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), and journalists in Delta State to join forces in ensuring that the upcoming Local Government Area (LGA) elections break free from the traditional patterns of pre-determined results. Acknowledging the commendable efforts of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in advocating for transparent elections, Hon. Gbandi expressed confidence in the Governor’s sincerity and good intentions toward fostering electoral integrity. From his…

Your Excellencies, former Presidents, representatives of governments from various countries across the globe, esteemed Presidents and CEOs of national and multinational organizations, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, and distinguished members of the Diaspora Friends of OBJ,Good afternoon.  Allow me to introduce myself. I am Stephen Adeoye, born in Ibadan and a native of Oke-Aiyedun Ekiti. I’ve been residing in Germany since 1994. Today marks a special occasion as I stand before you as the founder of the “Diaspora Friends of OBJ,” to honor the legendary Chief Prof. Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo. In addition to this, as the founder and CEO of Zukunft fuer das Leben gUG (ZfL), a Germany-based social business that gave birth to the Green Leben Initiative (GLI), an integrated agriculture project consortium to leverage agriculture value chains as a tool for sustainable empowerment of economically active Africans and people of…

NIDOE Memebrs @ Austria AGM Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a distinguished Nigerian statesman is still towering over Global events like a colossus even at 87. His experience and visionary leadership legacy extend far beyond national borders. For Friends of OBJ, as he is fondly called in the Diaspora, his pivotal role in the establishment of Nigerians in Diaspora organizations reflects a commitment to harnessing the potential of Nigerian professionals residing abroad for the holistic development of the nation. In September 2000, Chief Obasanjo’s GCFR meetings in Washington and London marked the inception of a robust organization comprising Nigerian academicians and professionals.…