by Isi Esene

There are reports that the Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg will be visiting Akwa Ibom state in May this year.

This was disclosed by Moses Siasia, the chairman of the Niger Delta Young Professionals, a non governmental group, while on a visit to the governor of the state, Godswill Akpabio.

Siasia said Zuckerberg had been invited as one of the guest speakers during his groups youth economic summit, scheduled to hold in Uyo from May 28 to May 29.

The chairman said that young professionals from the Niger Delta were coming together to promote entrepreneurship, looking at economic challenges in the area.

The governor pledged his support towards the hosting of the summit, commending the youths for not engaging in militancy.