Some Nigerian leaders are expected to converge on the nations capital, Abuja to discuss the reality and myth of Nigeria as a united Nation.
This is inview of recent agitations for separation by some groups and individuals.
Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje will give a keynote address which will be discussed by a five man panel including former governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha, Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Raji Fashola (SAN), Senator Peter Nwaboshi, Minister of State Federal Capital Territory, Hajia (Dr.) Ramatu Tijjani -Aliyu and Senator Opeyemi Bamidele in the one day conference spearheaded by the All Progressive Congress Press Corps.
A signed statement by the Chairman of the Organising committee of the Corps,Mr Babatunde Ayeni indicates that the public lecture series is aimed at contributing to the intellectual development of the nation’s democracy.
The APC Chairman, Caretaker Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni will be Chairman of the occasion.
The statement further reads, “The public lecture series is aimed at providing workable template options for effective good governance and serve as a medium for the deepening of democratic norms and institutions by engaging key players in politics, public administration, academia and economy. Report and suggestions on the lecture will be made available to the party and interested members of the public.”
The choice of Governor Ganduje as keynote speaker is informed by his impeccable political antecedent and being an active participant in the on-going Nigerian project was considered,Ayeni stated.
“In discussing Nigeria’s diversity, we believe that Governor Ganduje has a lot of experience to share with Nigerians. Being a product of the premier University of Ibadan though born in Kano. It’s also a fact that Governor Ganduje’s daughter married a Yoruba man. In addition, Dr. Ganduje’s networks of closed friends and associates are mostly from the South-east and South-south.”
Other prominent Nigerians expected to speak at the event include; Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, Minister Trade and Investment, former governor Niyi Adebayo, Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timiprye Sylva, Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo (SAN), Hon. James Faleke, Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) Mr. Osita Okechukwu, Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Moh Lukman, among others.
The topic for the one-day event is “Sustaining United and Indivisible Nigeria: A myth or Reality.”
