Young Professionals’ gathered to hold another epic event on May 29th 2017. A social event characterized with lots of fun, interesting games, discussions session and refreshments. The event was tagged; AAPG/NAPE YP Social Hangout, Garden City Edition. It was the second edition in the series for the year but first of its kind held in Port Harcourt. Its objective was to bring Young Professionals together on a social ground to foster interactions; networking and communication amongst each other while also encouraging YP’s participation in AAPG and NAPE activities. The Local Organizing Committee members for this event were: Demola Lanisa, Doyin Orekoya, Austin Mgbemere, Adeolu Aderoju, Christabel, Horsfall Nathaniel and Chibuzor. In attendance, there were a total of 58 people present, 5 Senior Professionals and 53 Young Professionals.
The event kick started with engagements of YPs with various sporting activities as a warm up for the day. The sport and game coordinator (Mr. Calistus) led the team of participants in a brief physical fitness exercise; this lasted for about 10 minutes followed by a short football session and then a torque of war. The torque of war is described as a game of two teams contending for the possession of a specially made rope. The winning team is described as one who successfully takes possession of the rope beyond the reach of the other team. For more pictures, Click Here.