Urhobo Foundation to Host Global Webinar on Urhobo Nation Development Master Plan – May 1st, 2025Warri, Nigeria – April 2025 – The Urhobo Foundation has announced that it will host a landmark Global Webinar on the Urhobo Nation Development Master Plan (UDMP) on Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 11:00 AM (WAT).Themed “Advancing Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Urhoboland: Strategies for 2030 and Beyond,” the webinar will bring together distinguished Urhobo leaders, scholars, professionals, and diaspora stakeholders to unveil and discuss the strategic masterplan designed to shape the socio-economic future of the Urhobo Nation.The event will be hosted virtually and is open to the public. Participation is free, but registration is required via the official link:🔗 www.urhobofoundation.org/global-webinar-2025 Confirmed Speakers and Panelists Include:Senator Ede Dafinone – Senator of the Federal Republic of NigeriaProfessor Victor Diejomah – Academic ScholarDr. Irene Akpofure – ESG and Sustainability SpecialistProfessor Sunny Awhefeada – Academic and Cultural Development AdvocateDr. Charles Apoki – Futurist, Author, and Public EducatorThese leaders will provide insights into the pillars of the Master Plan, which include education, infrastructure, youth empowerment, health, cultural revitalization, economic development, and diaspora collaboration.
Webinar Objectives:Present the Urhobo Development Master Plan (2025–2040) to global stakeholdersFoster collaboration across Urhobo associations, professionals, and youth worldwideAlign Urhobo development efforts with Nigeria’s Vision 2050 and the UN SDGsEstablish a blueprint for long-term partnerships and community-led progress“This is a defining moment for the Urhobo Nation,” said Prince Randolph Erumagborie, Convener and Chair of the Organizing Committee. “The Master Plan is a strategic document and rallying point for visionary development. The webinar is our call to action—to unite, build, and deliver lasting impact for generations to come.”The webinar will also serve as a launchpad for ongoing engagements with traditional institutions, development partners, policymakers, and the global Urhobo diaspora.📌 Event Summary:Event: Global Webinar on the Urhobo Nation Development Master PlanDate: Thursday, May 1st, 2025Time: 11:00 AM (WAT)Venue: Virtual (Zoom/Webinar)Registration: www.urhobofoundation.org/global-webinar-2025Follow the conversation on social media:🔗 Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram: @urhobofoundatn📱 WhatsApp Info Line: 0803 355 4675About the Global Urhobo FoundationThe Global Urhobo Foundation is a thought-leadership and development platform committed to the strategic advancement of the Urhobo Nation through stakeholder engagement, policy influence, capacity building, and global partnerships.Media Enquiries:📧 urhobofoundation@gmail.com | 📞 +234 803 355 4675🌐 www.urhobofoundation.org