By Iyke-Jacobs Nwosu.

A colourful gathering of Illustrious Imo son's and  daughters outside the shores of Nigeria has taken place in Owerri , Imo state capital.
     
   The epoch making event which took place at the Prestigious RockView Hotels , beside Imo government House was organised by Imo Leadership in Diaspora World wide under the chairmanship of a reknowned Bureaucrat and outstanding Community philanthropist , Engr. Chief Samspson  Ude of Awo Mbieri based in the United States of America saw many Community Leaders , Opinion moulders , general Public  and some Members of the Press with stakeholders  thinkering on how to move Imo state Forward .

Chief Samspson Ude , the Diasporian President general of Imo Communities Worldwide who disclosed that Imo LEADERSHIP IN DIASPORA opted Coming together at the event to brainstorm on Possibilities of Collaborating with state government on how to advance the Economic ,Political and Social Fortunes of Ndimo through a roborst bold and Constructive approach by bringing in Investors while encouraging  non kenectic Security measures in the state.
 
   The Mbieri born Diasporian President general stated that his forum are here also to appraise the Progress and challenges of Imo state government under distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma CON , 
   
  He observed that our dear state has enomous Bright Future , declaring  that Imo state is dire need of Investors . 
Accordingly he opined  that it's only a Panacea for jobs for our teaming Unemployed Youths .
I therefore enjoin all Imo diasporans  to Come home and invest . It's gratifying to note that our forum / Association has membership in almost the 50 states in America and more also in more than 18 Countries in the World viz :  USA, Canada, Brazil , Greece , Netherlands, Spain , Switzerland's, Ireland , China , Poland , South Africa , Valencia , Belgium and Camerouns etc , who could be made Ambassadors to attract Investors .

Chief Ude emphasized   that the gathering which is the first of its kind is expected to be followed up before October 2024 for appraisal and updates.
   He assured Imo Youths that the state is in safe hands from observations  while urging Imolites to come back always . 

Earlier in his goodwill message , Hon. Dr . UGORJI OKECHUKWU UGORJI , Imo state honourable Commissoner  for Homeland security, who represented His Excellenncy, distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma  extoled members and leadership of Imo Diaspora World for their sense of Purpose and understanding that government alone cannot profer solutions in every sector but a concerted effort the Citizenry. 

On security , the Mbaise Prince who was Poched from Diasporans assured members that Imo state is Safe and Home forever . In his words Every measure required for safety is guaranteed , Come home always , bring in your quota as we have no other home than Imoland. 
Other goodwill messages  came from President of Igbo Clergy Conference who also is the President of Mezieimo , Rt.rev. Bishop ,Prof. Athan Azubuike  . 
    The Clergy man urged the gathering to work towards getting authentic and right Informations about home . He observed that the Social Media has chased away patriotic Imo People with FakeNews . 
   Bishop Azubuike noted that Igbo Communities are at War with Propangadists who are out to create Confusion and misunderstanding due to animosity , hatred and envy for no just cause.
    One of the royal fathers that graced the event , who once was a Diasporan , HRH Eze Josephat .E. Nwosu , Ezerim 111 ,and Ezeudo of Obike Ngor - Okpala ancient Kingdom  urged members of the Diaspora to note that No Place in the World can be Compared to Home  therefore reflect on recent developments in Nigeria especially putting  their eggs in Baskets at home . In his words investments at home remains the best , Come home now with any investment. He cited recent attacks on Igbo traders in Lagos and Northern Parts of Nigeria to buttres .
High chief Barrister Jeph Azubuike  from Uguri Mbano the Diasporian Legal Adviser and Secretary general of Ohaneze Ndigbo  in South Africa said he  gave a Position paper to the Commissioner for Homeland security on how to achieve a lasting Solution to spate of Insecurities in the region .

The legal Adviser who is a retired Army officer emphasized stated that the Diasporans have accepted in Principle to organise the forth Coming 2024 home coming / Conference.
  Notable Patriots at the event includes Prince Eugene Egbukole, the Traditional ruler of Emekuku, HRM Eze Obi Ejeshi , the Imo state Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalists, (NUJ)  Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma , Chief Aham Nwosu, Chief Kingsley Onubuogu, Chief Loui Izu,  Chief Kelechi Iwu , Chief Chris Madumere, Chief Obioma Ofoegbu, Chief Ekeocha, Chief Emma Nnokwute, High chief D. I. Okwara  ( Nwarupuoaku ) the Tpm of Ndigbo in Brazil and many others .