Ijaw Impact Assembly is now a registered NGO!
Ijaw Impact Assembly started as a passion to impact change, especially in the Ijaw community areas. As someone in the diaspora, I didnt want to give the impression I was swooping in to save the day. Besides, i already was involved in established and reputed Ijaw nonprofit organizations in the diaspora. I wanted to work directly with home based individuals in the communities to impact change. Likeminded individuals were choraled, and this vision was birthed. To empower the Ijaw youths, a traditional dance competition was hosted, with first, second and third place winners voted on through social media. The response was great, and garnered some local radio airtime, and a social media ripple effect. In the official registration process, the name morphed into Ijaw Humanitarian Impact Assembly. With the official registration of this organization as a Non Governmental Organization (NGO), here is an official introduction of its trustees President - Prof Kenneth Akponwei Chief Oper...