By Chris Njoku
Plans are on top gear for National Impact Glitz Magazine 17 years of excellence in journalism, media training, and brand consultancy. National Impact Glitz Magazine published by Lumen Impact Communications (BN: 2084089), a leading a leading general interest magazine media house doing its best to create positive Impact. The epoch-making event which will be held at Presken Hotel and Resorts, Ikeja, Lagos will feature lecture on the theme, Nigeria’s growth paradox; unlocking the economy’s full potential and creating agenda for Nigeria’s 2027 presidency, Keynote speeches from various sectors, Awards, and unveiling of anniversary documentary; 17 years of impact, achievement, milestone and prospective vision.
According to the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Mr Omenihu Alfred fibmn, the 17th Anniversary, lectures and Award which will be under the distinguished Chairmanship of Professor Dr Simon E. Okoro has other top dignitaries as High Chief Amb Dr Nzeribe S Okegbue Ph.D – President/Chairman of Council, Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN), Sir Stanley C. Amuchie (KSC)-Chief Operations & Information Officer Executive Director, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Island C. Anyasi – Chairman/CEO Sheriff Deputies Ltd, Kleenrite Ltd, Much@once Super Market and Brig General Dr Otu Oviemo Ovadje (Rtd) as Special Guests of honour.
The fathers’ and mothers’ of the day include Prof JN Onyekpe – HOD, Department of History and Strategic studies University of Lagos, Prof Bright C. Nnabuihe – HOD, Department of Linguistics, African, and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Hajia Bola Muse – CEO Bomorah Group, Dr Badejo Henrietta Adebola C. – Registrar Yaba College of Technology while the Guest speaker remains our own Cerebral intellectual Oracle. Professor M.O Adamu of the statistics department, University of Lagos.
Founded in April 2009, National Impact Glitz Magazine began with a simple vision to tell authentic Nigerian stories and build the next generation of media professionals. Seventeen years later, that vision has grown into a respected platform for credible reporting, insightful features, and strategic media solutions with over 160 impactful editions: covering politics, business, culture, lifestyle, Market place, events coverage, Entertainment, Gospel corner and human-interest stories that shape public conversation. Over the past 17 years, the organization has Trained over 40 Journalists, equipping young writers, reporters, and editors with practical skills for modern media practice, mentoring talents that now works across top media organizations and other sectors of the economy in Nigeria and beyond. The organization has also delivered Media Consultancy; providing communications, branding, and Public relation advisory to companies, public figures, and individuals seeking to amplify their voice.
In another development, the organization championed 10 years of motivation education and career counseling in the secondary schools in Imo state titled “Rule your world’. The project which led to the publications of several editions of the educative and inspirational “Grand Impact Magazine” for secondary schools featured programmes as Annual Science quiz, Arts and Commercials Quiz, The power of speech, Essay competitions, Beauty pageant and Sports. More so, the organization has ventured into lots of partnership with so many corporate entities and when Nigeria was at 60 the organization champion the first ever publicized National prayer Summit which featured over 60 men of God at National Stadium Surulere Lagos.
In his words, the Editor-in-Chief said, “For 17 years, we have stayed committed to truth, creativity, and impact. We started as storytellers and have grown into builders of storytellers. Of truth so many biographies, author biographies, books on different topics have been birthed through our organization. From our newsroom to our training halls and consultancy boardrooms, the goal has remained the same: to inform, birth opinions, inspire, and influence. We owe this journey to our readers, clients, trainees, and partners who believed in us.”
Continuing, Mr Omenihu said, “One popular axion stated thus, ‘ he who forgets the language of gratitude is not worthy of being on speaking terms with God’. On this premise, we wish to extend our unquantified thanks to Sir Stanley C. Amuchie, former financial controller before rising to General Manager/Group zonal head at Zenith bank but currently at Fidelity bank Plc as Chief operations & Information officer/Executive Director and High Chief Amb. Dr Nzeribe S Okegbue Ph.D – President/Chairman of Council, Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria for believing in us and supporting us bountifully for so many years. In the same vain, we wish to appreciate Dr Adedoye S. Olabode- vice president of Operations Research Nigeria and Chief Sir Chris Ernest Enwereuzor – the MD/CEO Chris Ernest (Nig) Ltd and host of others.”
Looking ahead, the media house reaffirms its commitment to innovation in publishing, deeper investment in journalism training, and expanded consultancy services to help brands and individuals communicate with clarity and influence. The organization is dedicated to quality journalism, media capacity building, and strategic communication.
National Impact Magazine is a member of the Congress of the Nigerian Maritime Media practitioners (CONMMEP) where the publisher is the financial Secretary and Federated Maritime Media Chapel under Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) Lagos state Chapter.
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