Facebook
founder Mark Zuckerberg is to visit Akwa Ibom in next month, the Niger
Delta Young Professionals, a non governmental group, has said.Facebook
is a social networking service launched in February, 2004, with over one
billion active users.
The Chairman of the Niger Delta Young
Professional, Mr Moses Siasia, made the announcement when he paid a
courtesy visit on Gov. Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom on Friday.Siasia
said that Zuckerberg had been invited as one of the guest speakers
during his groups youth economic summit, scheduled to hold in Uyo from
May 28 to May 29.The chairman said that young professionals from the
Niger Delta were coming together to promote entrepreneurship, looking at
economic challenges in the area.Siasia commended Akpabio for
transforming the state through infrastructure such as good roads,
healthcare and education.Responding, Akpabio told the group to put in
their best in their chosen professions, adding that success could only
come with hard work.The governor pledged his support towards the hosting
of the summit, commending the youths for not engaging in militancy.
(NAN)
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