Global Village Extra to Hold Seminar and Awards in Wisconsin, United States

Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News Saturday, May 21st, 2016

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In our bid to contribute to the progress of Nigeria and Africa through the examination of contemporary socio-political developments, Global Village Extra (GVE) will host a three-day seminar from 28-30 October, 2016.

The event, the inaugural edition, will hold on 28 October, with a paper titled: Africa Rising: Myth or Reality?

The second day will feature a group discussion on: “How to Grow a Nation’s Economy.” Emphasis will be on agriculture as a viable platform for the development of Africa’s economy.

The group discussions will be followed by a question and answer segment.

The second day will close with light music and dinner, followed by awards night and fund raising for the Global Village Extra office building in Milwaukee.

The final day will start with an interactive session between Nigerian business executives and Nigerian professionals in the Diaspora. This will be followed by participants’ remarks.

Next up will be a trip to Chicago where other Nigerian professionals will be introduced to guests by the GVE team.

The venue of the event is the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and the swanky Pfister Hotel and WELL Spa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.

The venue has a theater, shopping, shows, and museums, holds sporting events, has a 24-hour concierge, evening maid turn-down service, massage therapy, valet, and new rooftop state-of-the-art fitness center and lounge with stunning views of Lake Michigan.

Participants: Captains of Industry, Executives of banks and financial institutions, Journalists, Media executives, Mass Communication and Political science students, Head of departments, Policy analysts, Presidential Adviser on Political Matters, Investors, State Governments. Press secretaries, Lecturers, Writers, Entrepreneurs, and small business owners.

For more information, please contact:

Taiye Olayemi (USA) +1 – 414-391-3527

Bamidele Johnson (Nigeria) +234 80 551 03235

Tasha Jones (USA) +1- 262- 228- 6134

Idowu Kolapo (Canada) +1- 587- 985- 2271

Seminar Application Fee (nonrefundable):

Journalists/ Media Executives – $300.00, Regular/ others – $1,000.00

Seminar fees does not include feeding and accommodation. Participants must show proof of payment and hotel reservation before attending visa interview.

For registration visit: http://globalvillageextra.com/gve-awards/