The Urhobo Youth Empowerment Forum, a socio-cultural organization dedicated to the empowerment and development of the Urhobo people across all the state with a focus in Lagos and its environs, recently celebrated its first Annual General Meeting (AGM). The forum, which focuses on social responsibility, special intervention projects, and promoting unity and sustainable development within the Urhobo Nation, used the occasion to reflect on its achievements and chart a course for the future.
During the AGM, the forum’s president, Victor Efekokha, a prominent entrepreneur, highlighted the significant milestones achieved over the past two years. These accomplishments include empowering 15 members through business creation, paid employment, and contract awards. Additionally, the forum extended its empowerment initiatives to schools, providing vocational training to students to enhance their skills and prospects.
The forum also announced the official registration of its name, a move that has streamlined its operations and attracted new members both within Nigeria and from the diaspora. This development has strengthened the club’s capacity to achieve its goals.
The AGM served as a platform to introduce the newly elected executive team, who will lead the forum for the next two years. The election, held in November 2024, resulted in the following appointments:
- Victor Efekokha – President
- Eguolor Dolor – Vice President
- Victor Tobore Umukoro – Secretary
- Towho Ubeku – Assistant Secretary
- Efekokha Suzan – Treasurer
- Ese Ajidagba – Financial Secretary
- Peter Eromafuru – Publicity Secretary
- David Oghenebrorhien – Social Secretary
- and Mr. Paul Efekokha – Speakers (Otota)
Under the new leadership, the forum plans to launch a series of empowerment programs categorized into three key areas. President Victor Efekokha outlined the strategic direction of the forum, emphasizing the expansion of empowerment initiatives to support underprivileged individuals, fundraising to enhance program capacity, and implementing follow-up mechanisms to ensure tangible results.
The members of the forum expressed their enthusiasm and support for the new executives, pledging to work together to advance the organization’s mission and vision. By exploring new opportunities and fostering collaboration, the Urhobo Youth Empowerment Forum aims to continue making a meaningful impact on the lives of its members and the broader Urhobo community.
