The United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) has appointed Bayelsa State?s Iwefa Aganaba as African Special Envoy on Youth to the African Continent.

The United World Congress of Diplomats brings together the world?s diplomats to foster harmony amongst nations in pursuit of global peace and development. It provides quality mediation and intervention across nations to enhance world peace.

The International organization with headquarters in London, announced the appointment in a letter by its Global Vice President and Secretary of the Supreme Council, United World Congress of Diplomats, Amb. Tunji John Asaolu

The appointment letter dated October 16, 2024, was officially handed over to Aganaba in Abuja on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024.

Prince Iwefa Aganaba who is currently the Commonwealth Youth Ambassador will as African Special Envoy on Youth play a vital role in promoting youth development across five regions of Africa. His responsibilities will include enhancing youth engagement, promoting education and skills development, and fostering inclusive and transformative growth among African youth.

The letter reads in part: ?This document certifies that Ambassador Prince Iwefa Aganaba has been appointed as African Special Envoy on Youth to Africa continent.

?Ambassador Prince Iwefa is authorised to represent the interests of the United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) in all the African countries and to perform all duties and functions associated with this diplomatic position.

?Ambassador Iwefa is entrusted with upholding the dignity, integrity, and reputation of UN-WCD and promoting positive diplomatic relations with African countries. He is expected to conduct himself in accordance with the highest standards of professionalism and diplomacy and ethics in official matters.?

The appointment ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Amb. Dr. Hephzibah Suobo, Chairman of the Climate Change and Ecosystems Restoration Committee of the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, and Peter Obot of the All-Stars Ensemble, Inebimo Denenu, Abubakar Tijani Wowo of Africa on the Rise Foundation, Amb. Stephen Gbatigbi Ben-Joel, Head of Mission, and Amb. Kingsley Okwara, Deputy Head of Mission of the African Union Agenda 2063.

Aganaba is the convener of All Stars Ensemble?a platform created to discover young talents, train, empower and showcase their inherent talents globally.

He recently convened a Programme in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital marking the 50th Anniversary of Commonwealth Youth Programmes.

The programme attracted Diplomats and Heads of international institutions as well as political and religious leaders including the Olu of Warri, HM Ogiame Atuwatse III. (Channels TV)

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