UN-WCD appoints new African special envoy on youth

Prince Iwefa Aganaba from Bayelsa State has been appointed as the African Special Envoy on Youth by the United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD). This prestigious appointment was announced recently at the Commonwealth Year of Youth Golden Jubilee Celebration in Port Harcourt by the Global Vice President of the UN-WCD, Prof. Tunji John Asaolu.

“Aganaba is authorised to represent the interests of the UN-WCD in all the African countries and to perform all duties and functions associated with this diplomatic position. 
  
“He is entrusted with upholding the dignity, integrity, and reputation of UN-WCD and promoting positive diplomatic relations with African countries. He is expected to conduct himself by the highest standards of professionalism and diplomacy, as well as ethics in official matters.”
  
Responding, Aganaba thanked the UN-WCD, pledging his allegiance to the mandate assigned to him. Aganaba also holds the status of Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, demonstrating his commitment to youth empowerment and development. The official appointment letter was handed to him on October 30, 2024.