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10/09/2026
NANS South South Zone B to Host Students Leadership Summit 2.0 in Calabar
by UMOH SAMUEL
The Office of the Assistant Secretary General of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South South Zone B, is set to host the Students Leadership Summit 2.0 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Calabar, Cross River State.
The summit, themed “The South-South Question: Empowering Emerging Leaders: Charting a Path for Development, Improved Individuals and a Crime-Free Region,” is aimed at engaging young and emerging leaders on leadership, development and issues affecting the South-South region.
The event is scheduled to take place at the College of Health Sciences, Management and Technology (COHSMATECH), Mary Slessor, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The summit will feature a lineup of special guests and speakers, including the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar; Wife of the Chief of Staff, Eld. Dr. Mrs. Virginia Ironbar; Rector of COHSMATECH, Dr. Ita Ikpeme; Dr. Mrs. Abasiobik Akpabio, SA to the Governor on Student Advocacy; Chief Magistrate Otu Ekpo Otu; Hon. Dunamis Archibong, SSA to the Governor on Politics; and Dr. Akamoye Ugar, Lead Pastor, Honey Streams.
Other personalities expected at the summit include Prof. Mrs. Angela Oyo Ita, Director of Result Unit, UNICAL; Dr. Barr. Akiba Ekpenyong, SA to the Governor on Special Duties; Dr. Samuel Eno Okoi; Dr. Afufu Anthony Ogar; Engr. Offiong Ikpeme; and Hon. Kelvin Eyam, among others.
The summit is convened by Comr. Emmanuel Otu Ekpo, Assistant Secretary General, NANS South South Zone B.
According to the organisers, the programme is designed to promote vision, leadership and impact, while providing a platform for students and emerging leaders to deliberate on development and the future of the South-South region.
Signed:
COMR. FASORANTI TIMILEHIN FRANCIS
EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT,
NUCJ-UCC
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