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The African German Information Center (AGIC) is happy to collaborate with Cater & Merger to host Agribusiness-AgriTech, Trade, and Investment Summit in Germany from the 16th – 20th September, 2024 in the cities of Berlin And Hamburg. Germany is a leading country in both agricultural production and technological innovation. The summit will leverage Germany’s strengths in these two areas, attracting experts and investors across Europe and Africa interested in the intersection of agriculture and technology. In addition, Germany has a robust economy and is one of the largest markets in Europe. This German economic stability and strength provide a favorable…

By Ralphs Okey Nwosu, National Chairman ADC, being Keynote address on the 76th NEC Meeting of ADC at Nicon Luxury, Abuja, on 28th May 2024. Protocol. I want to use this opportunity, dear NEC members, to commend your spirit. When we fixed this meeting, knowing the severity of things, the burden we face, and the uncertainties surrounding our daily living, many would assume that by now members of ADC would be tired and ready to submit to the state capture or have submitted to the temptation to Japa, but here we are in high spirits. Sure, things are bad. I…

Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, Delta North Senatorial Candidate (2023) and Deputy Chairman of the ADC, has hailed the recent Rivers State High Court ruling as a historic judgment for Nigerian democracy. The court’s interlocutory injunction has prevented 25 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from parading themselves as members of the House. Hon. Gbandi sees this as a triumph for democratic principles. “This judgment is a victory for democracy in Nigeria and a warning to those political wolves in sheep’s clothing who contest elections under one party’s banner only to defect to another after securing the people’s mandate,” Hon.…

In a significant development for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigerian youth, Hon. Kenneth Gbandi the ADC Deputy National Chairman (Diaspora Engagement) and 2023 Senatorial candidate Delta North has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Nixon Chukwuka Odimbu on his recent appointment as the National Youth Leader of the ADC. This appointment is seen as a remarkable step forward, reflecting the party’s commitment to youth empowerment and active political participation. Hon. Gbandi expressed deep appreciation for the visionary leadership of Chief Ralf Okey Nwosu and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ADC for recognizing and elevating a natural-born…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside eight other political parties, convened a significant summit in Kaduna on Thursday, May 16th. The primary objective of the gathering was to strategize for the 2027 elections and to reinforce their party structures in a bid to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). IPAC Chairman & ADC National Chairman Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, in his address, reiterated the ADC’s stance on forging alliances with like-minded entities across Nigeria. He emphasized the necessity of broadening political cooperation to build a formidable opposition capable of driving meaningful…

Earlier this week, Hon. Sir Tochukwu Okere, Chairman of the House Committee on Diaspora, welcomed representatives from the German Embassy, the International Trade Center (ITC), and the International Agency for Return and Reintegration Assistance (IRARA) in Abuja. The delegation, led by Lisa Apitz, First Secretary Refugee, Migration, and Humanitarian Assistance for Nigeria and the ECOWAS region, along with delegates from IRARA and ITC, came to discuss initiatives aimed at supporting small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) through various support programs. Their mission was to brief Hon. Sir Tochukwu Okere on Germany’s efforts to assist Nigerians who voluntarily return to Nigeria but…

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In a recent address to ADC party members in Aniocha North, Hon. Gbandi, the former senatorial candidate for Delta North, urged his fellow party faithful to recognize the shifting political landscape in Delta State. With the forthcoming local government election on the horizon, he emphasized that the ruling party’s artificial dominance at the LGAs is not guaranteed as it has been in the past. Hon. Gbandi highlighted the growing demand for financial and administrative autonomy for local councils across Nigeria, a sentiment echoed by many stakeholders in the political arena. He sees this push for autonomy as a catalyst for…

Full text by national chairman of ADC, Ralphs Okey Nwosu at the World Press Conference at the ADC global campus, Abuja Protocols I welcome us to this ADC stakeholders meeting of members of NWC and BOT and strategic others. Due to the timing of the meeting, some of our members have opted to participate virtually. Notwithstanding the fact that this is the last day before the Salah eve, as committed patriots we have continued to make the sacrifices of nation building under a harsh and tyrannical political environment. The nation’s roads remain unsafe, transportation costs are unbearable, food unaffordable, security…

In a recent exchange that reverberated across Nigeria’s political landscape, Hon (Dr) Gbandi, a prominent Diaspora leader and former senatorial candidate for Delta North, issued a scathing critique of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. The minister’s controversial statement regarding Nigerians turning off their freezers to justify electricity price hikes amidst economic hardship sparked widespread condemnation, prompting Gbandi to draw parallels with past instances of governmental disconnect. Recalling a previous federal minister’s assertion that telephones were not for the poor, Gbandi highlighted the glaring irony of mobile phone companies thriving on the patronage of low-income Nigerians. In 2024, Minister Adelabu’s…