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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