The following office-bearers delivered addresses at the opening ceremony: . The CWP Representative for the Africa Region, Hon. Prof. Sheila Tlou of Botswana; . The Vice-Chairperson of the CPA (International) Executive Committee, Hon. Keith Flax; . The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, The RT. Hon. Tonye Harry; . The Chairperson of the CPA Africa Region, Hon. Dr. Amusa Mwanamwambwa, Speaker of the Parliament of Zambia; and . The Governor of the Rivers State, the RT. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.