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A prominent regional broadcasting firm, Afia Media, has unveiled a high-profile intellectual and recognition platform to steer the narrative and economic development of the South-East region of Nigeria.

The initiative, tagged the “Afia Annual Lecture and Awards,” is designed to bring together key stakeholders from government, business, academia, culture, and civil society to brainstorm on the future of the zone and celebrate exceptional achievements.

In a statement on Tuesday, the inaugural edition of the event is scheduled to hold in Enugu in the fourth quarter of 2026.

According to the statement, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Afia Media, Emeka Mba, stated that the platform represents the organization’s commitment to amplifying the voices, aspirations, and developmental priorities of the region.