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Ambassador Kenule Nwiya Jnr, promoter of Ken-Eva Consult Ltd, has raised concerns over what he describes as the unauthorised use of the “Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit” (NDEIS) name, calling on relevant authorities to safeguard his intellectual property rights.
Nwiya maintains that he is the originator of the summit initiative, noting that the name “Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit” was formally registered in 2023 with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry. According to him, the concept was publicly unveiled in 2024, alongside a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reportedly signed with the Ministry of Niger Delta Development now known as the Ministry of Regional Development outlining a five-year framework for hosting the event.
Ken-Eva Consult Ltd also points to a previous edition of the summit held in November 2024 at the Obi-Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, which reportedly drew participation from stakeholders across both the public and private sectors.
The development comes amid reports that the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), an organisation said to have been established in 2025, is promoting what it describes as its inaugural Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit scheduled for May 19 to 21, 2026, in Port Harcourt.
Nwiya disclosed that he became aware of the planned event through participants of the earlier summit. He has since instructed his legal representatives, Lord Amachree & Associates, to issue a cease-and-desist notice to the organisation, urging it to refrain from using the summit name.
While expressing concern over potential confusion, he noted that the use of a similar name “could blur distinctions between separate initiatives and may affect existing partnerships and engagements.”
The 2026 event being promoted by NDCCITMA is themed “Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development.”
Observers say the situation underscores the increasing relevance of intellectual property protection within Nigeria’s growing conference and investment promotion space.
“The leadership of the NDCCITMA lacks credibility, and there is an urgent need for a comprehensive audit. As Niger Deltans, we no longer feel safe or confident in their ability to ensure sustainable partnerships and development,” Amb Kenule explains.
As of the time of filing this report, NDCCITMA has not issued an official public response regarding the matter.
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