*  *  *  Protocol 1.0 It is my honour and pleasure to address this audience on this occasion of the launching of the South-South Zone, Entrepreneurship Development Centre, located here in Calabar, Cross River State.
The high-level turnout at this event, is an eloquent testimony to the commitment of Nigerians to participate in worthy development efforts that hold promise for improving the lot of our citizenry, particularly the youth. 2.0 It is evident that we as a nation are confronted with a wide range of developmental challenges.