A heartfelt gratitude to the Anambra State government, Anambra Stakeholders, the youth, members of the media; print and otherwise, members of ASA-World delegates, from Canada, the United States, China, Russia, ASA Women in the United States, other delegates from the States,, ASA China and ASA Africa. A special “shout-out” to the Hon. Commissioner for youth and sport, Hon. Dr. Dozie Aroh and the

incomparable Governor of Anambra State of Nigeria, His Excellency, Peter Obi for his continued support for forward thinking initiatives. This year ASA-World had the opportunity to engage the “Stakeholders” in ways that that are uncharacteristic to the citizenry as it welcomes the aspirants to a “meet and greet” that will provide them with ASA-World’s yardstick for good government moving forward. It was also a prime opportunity to thank His Excellency for his eight years of incomparable service to the people of Anambra State as well as s a prime opportunity for the ASA –World to present His Excellency, Gov. Peter Obi for his service excellence to the people of Anambra State and to wish him well in his private life.
The three day “Diaspora Engagement in the Development of Anambra”, a smashing success; thanks to the efforts of all involved in seeing the Anambrarians reach its promise to the people. From the opening to the closing day, the commissioner for youths and sports, Hon. Dozie Aroh was front, back and centre in the success of the events. The event attracted the “ who is who” in Anambra State, beginning with the father of the day, Professor Ikedife of the Anambra Elders Council, Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo leaders. Our gratitude also goes to Eze Eri, Akajiofor Igbo, Eze Nri , Eze Uzu of Awka and the council of traditional rulers, League Anambra State Professionals and Educators.

Our mission is to provide support and encouragement to our youth as Anambra goes through its transition to greatness. ASA World is dedicated to providing message of hope to our youth as we prepare them for their rightful place as the future leaders of our great state. The three day Diaspora engagement in the development in the development of Anambra State included presentation on, the unleashing the potentials in farming presentation by Ikenna Offor, youth empowerment; skills training and acquisitions by Dr. Azu Ikejiani, vocational education; preparing today’s workforce and future entrepreneurs by Dr. Meshack Okpala, rural industrialization for youth employment in Anambra by Dr. Francis Nwonwu, HIV and AIDS in Nigeria, the Anambra situation by Dr. Ejike Nwene, production of caustic soda by Dr. Emeka Madumelu and exchange of programs and technological initiatives between Nigeria and Canada by Chudi Asidianya.
The summit was also an opportunity for ASA-World to inspect all the projects completed and yet to be completed by the current administration and use the record to hold all the aspirants to an account in the hope that whoever succeeds this administration will complete all the incomplete project of this administration that are undertaken for the good of Anambra State. It is an honour to report that the group gave a resounding approval to Governor Obi’s effort at road network. The group covered Anambra State before down with unanimous appreciation of this administration’s road network efforts.
Our gratitude to all and any aspirants to the office of the governor of the great Anambra State who attended our “meet and great” and a reminder to all, including those unable to attend due to logistics that, there is always a September ASA /IWA sponsor debate for all identified party flag bearers. The debate to be centred on why the respective party flag bearers believe they are the right candidate to replace the current administration and what they plan to do to outdo them.
Long live Anambra State! Long live the light of the nation!! Together we shall prevail!!!

Chudi Asidianya
ASA –World General Secretary