Organisers of the forthcoming Nzuko Umu Ntorobia N’ Southeast 2026 have announced the constitution of a high-powered Advisory Board Committee comprising prominent political leaders, technocrats, youth advocates, business figures, and community stakeholders from across the South-East region.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on May 15, 2026, by the Convener of the initiative, Humphrey Edeh, popularly known as Ijele Ndigbo, who described the committee as a strategic body expected to provide guidance, mentorship, and institutional support towards the successful hosting of the regional youth summit.
According to Edeh, the committee was carefully assembled to strengthen the credibility of the programme and advance its core mission of promoting youth development, regional unity, leadership, and socio-economic transformation across the South-East.
“As part of preparations for the forthcoming Nzuko Umu Ntorobia N’ Southeast 2026, I am pleased to announce the distinguished personalities nominated to serve on the Advisory Board Committee,” he stated.
He explained that the Advisory Board would play a critical role in shaping the direction and impact of the summit.
“The Advisory Board Committee will provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and institutional support to ensure the success and credibility of the event, in line with our mission to advance youth development and unity across the Southeast,” Edeh added.
The Convener further commended members of the committee for accepting to serve, expressing confidence in their ability to deliver meaningful contributions to the success of the event.
“We appreciate these distinguished personalities for accepting to serve. Their wealth of experience will be instrumental in delivering a credible and impactful Nzuko Umu Ntorobia N’ Southeast 2026,” he said.
The newly unveiled Advisory Board Committee includes:
- Johnson Samuel Ani — Majority Leader, Enugu State House of Assembly — Chairman
- Chinedu Onah — Deputy Speaker, Ebonyi State House of Assembly — Co-Chairman
- Okey Mbah — Member representing Nkanu East Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly — Patron
- Rita Mbah — Executive Chairman, Enugu State Tourism Board — Patroness
- Lloyd Ekweremadu — Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports — Vice Chairman
- Dr. Engr. Paul Iloegbuoba — CEO, Horizontal City Property Ltd — Patron
- Raymond Ugwu — Member representing Enugu East Rural Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly — Member
- Hon. Ugochukwu Bethel Edeh — Former YPP Governorship Candidate in Enugu State — Member
- Dr. Afamefuna Atu — President/Founder, Kingscare Foundation — Member
- Hon. Prince Onochie Igwesi — Secretary, Nkanu West Local Government Area — Member
- Hon. Prisca Okeke — Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State on Youth and Student Affairs — Secretary
- High Chief Jerry Onuokaibe — CEO, Mburubu Construction Company — Member
- Mr. Obi Nnamani — Founder/President, The Obi Nnamani Foundation — Member
- Hon. Wenceslaus Ogbonnia — National Assistant Youth Leader, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Worldwide — Member
- Agbalanze Bube — Chairman, Ubuntu Group — Member
- Hon. Dr. Okoye Chidozie Francis (Oyi Umunri) — Member
- Hon. Nnaemeka Eze (Nani Boi) — Member
- Nwada Claire Chinweuba (Madam Equity) — Member
- Rt. Hon. Promise U. Ikejiofor — Special Adviser on Youth Development, Enugu State Ministry of Youth and Sports — Member
- Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Odo — Councillor representing Obollo Afor Ward — Member
- Comrade Ogene Ogbodo — Founder, Town Crier Initiative — Member
The organisers noted that the summit is expected to attract young leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, students, professionals, and stakeholders from across the South-East to deliberate on issues bordering on youth empowerment, leadership, innovation, regional integration, and development.
Edeh reaffirmed the commitment of the organisers to building a strong platform capable of inspiring a new generation of visionary leaders in the South-East.
“We are determined to create a movement that will empower young people, strengthen unity, and position the Southeast for sustainable growth, progress, and transformation,” he added.
