Jon Burns, Speaker of the House | Official U.S. House headshot
Jon Burns, Speaker of the House | Official U.S. House headshot
State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), who chairs the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, has announced the African Diaspora Day event scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024. The event will commence at 9 a.m. at the Georgia Ports Authority in Savannah, Georgia.
The purpose of this gathering is to enhance economic connections between Georgia and African countries. It aims to provide opportunities for networking, collaboration, and growth among participants.
Several state legislators and dignitaries are expected to attend. These include State Representatives Solomon Adesanya (D-Marietta), Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson), El-Mahdi Holly (D-Stockbridge), State Senator Donzella James (D-Atlanta), and others such as Bishop Adejube from Nigeria's International Trade Exchange and Bamidele Ajewole from the BA Foundation of Nigeria, Inc.
Other notable attendees will be Adeniyi Oshiboyejo, U.S. Georgia Ambassador to the Diaspora for Ghana Isaac Essel, CEO of Prestige Ventures Group LLC Claude Alain Mabbyalas, Rodrigue Oyouomi from Gabon's Embassy in Washington DC, Nigerian Consul General Ambassador Auwalu Jega Namadina, Honorary Consul General of Ghana Ms. Yvonne Horsley, President of the Ghana Council of Georgia Mr. Richard Druyeh, ANOG President Mr. Kayode Adekunle, Nigerians in the Diaspora President Mr. Collins Ikegwuonu along with Vice President Dr. Tomi Ademokun and South Fulton Mayor Kaylie Kamau.
Following activities at the Georgia Ports Authority, there will be visits to Gulfstream and the World Trade Center Savannah.
The event is open to all interested parties. For further details or inquiries about attendance, contact Chairman Carl Gilliard's office at 404-656-7859.
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