Warri, 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 Nigeria
- Professor Victor Diejomah – Academic Scholar
- Dr. Irene Akpofure – ESG and Sustainability Specialist
- Professor Sunny Awhefeada – Academic and Cultural Development Advocate
- Dr. Charles Apoki – Futurist, Author, and Public Educator
These leaders will provide insights into the pillars of the Master Plan, which include education, infrastructure, youth empowerment, health, cultural revitalization, economic development, and diasporacollaboration.
Webinar Objectives:
- Present the Urhobo Development Master Plan (2025–2040) to global stakeholders
- Foster collaboration across Urhobo associations, professionals, andy outh worldwide
- Align Urhobo development efforts with Nigeria’s Vision 2050 and the UN SDGs
- Establish 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 future generations.”
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 Plan
- Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM (WAT)
- Venue: Virtual (Zoom/Webinar)
- Registration: www.urhobofoundation.org/global-webinar-2025
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About the Global Urhobo Foundation
The 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.
