Afia Media launches platform to drive South-East Nigeria's narrative and economic development

The initiative seeks to gather stakeholders from government, business, academia, culture, and civil society to discuss the region's future and honor achievements. The inaugural event is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026 in Enugu. Emeka Mba, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Afia Media, stated that the platform underscores the organization's dedication to amplifying the region's voices, aspirations, and developmental priorities.

He described the South-East as a highly entrepreneurial and culturally vibrant region, and the event will offer a credible platform for dialogue, recognition, and collective action. The event will include a high-level lecture with policymakers and public-private sector leaders, and an awards gala celebrating institutions and individuals. Mrs. Ijeoma Ezeasor, a Director at Afia Media, emphasized the importance of the South-East controlling its own narrative, warning that failure to document its progress could lead to misrepresentation in a digital and AI-driven world.

She stressed that if the region does not actively define its achievements and contribute its perspective, others will define it.