The
National Legal Adviser of the All Progressive Congress Dr. Muiz Banire,
former PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Lagos State Mr Jimi Agbaje, and
Former Governor Segun Mimiko are among the confirmed speakers at the Nigeria’s Emerging Political Leaders Forum coming up 9am on the 7th September 2017 at the Arcade of Eko Club, in Eko Club Surulere, Lagos.
Confirmed speakers and panelist includes: Governor
Segun Mimiko, Governor Segun Oni, Dr. Reuben Abati, Dr. Muiz Banire,
Senator Jide Omoworare, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, Dr. Doyin Okupe,
Hon. Abike Dabiri, Dr. Joe Igbokwe (APC Publicity Sec Lagos), Mr Jimi
Agbaje, Mr Fouad Oki, Joe Odunmakin, Prof. Remi Sonaiya, Barr. Mrs
Ifunanya - Labour Party Nat. Pub. Secretary, Dr. Dele Momodu and more.
The
Emerging Political Leaders Forum (South West – Lagos Edition) is
expected to be the largest gathering of Emerging Political Leaders and
next generation politicians in South West Nigeria. The gathering will
provide a platform for learning political and election strategies from
experts and political leaders for emerging political leaders.
The
Forum will provide a high-level platform for deliberations on how to
create more space for younger people (under 40s) in elected public
offices by formulating recommendations that will culminate into
sustainable youth friendly policies and regulations. The forum will also
provide a unique opportunity for youth leaders and aspiring young
leaders in Nigeria to network and exchange views on increasing youth
participation in the 2019 general election.
Panels include:
- Not too young but too broke to RUN: Funding, Financing and Crowdfunding for your campaign
- Building a Political and Campaign Structure: Strategies for Success
- Harnessing New and Conventional Media for Grassroot Mobilization
- Managing issues of Party Supremacy, Internal Democracy and Your vision to LEAD
- Winning with Women: Lessons for Female Aspirants and Men who need to win the women’s vote
The
event is hosted as part of a series of conscious efforts and action
plans to fulfil the aspirations of the Agenda 2063 of an Africa whose
youth shall be socially, economically and politically empowered through
the full implementation of the African Youth Charter, An Africa of 2063
that will have full gender parity, with women occupying at least 50% of
elected public offices at all levels; an aspiration achievable with the
youth.
The
Forum organised by GLEEHD Foundation and the Commonwealth Africa
Initiative will provide a veritable platform for the generation of new
Ideas, opportunity for networking, and ensure responsive, inclusive,
participatory and representative decision-making at all political levels
in Nigeria.
The
forum, will also see the launch of the GLEEHD Political Leadership and
Governance Academy – and the Ready, Run, WIN Project; an academy
designed to empower young
aspirants on the technical know-how of running for public office the
state and national level, by the head of the United Nations Information
Center in Nigeria.
GLEEHD
Foundation for Leadership and International Development is an
international organisation Headquartered in the United Kingdom
established to promote the Development of Africa. GLEEHD is an
independent, not-for-profit international organization which seeks to
promote Africa Renaissance by fostering Good Governance and Democracy,
Advancement of Economic and Entrepreneurial Development, Promotion of
Human and Children’s Rights, and Advocacy for Youth Development and
Participation in Africa. GLEEHD works to achieve this mission by working
in partnership with Africa public institutions, civil society and
regional and international development partners. GLEEHD Foundation
Nigeria’s Governing Trustee is chaired by the Former Nigerian High
Commissioner to the UK, Ambassador Dr. Christopher Kolade, with an
Advisory Board Chaired by Chief Mrs Opral Benson.
While the event is free, delegates must pre-register on www.neplf.gleehdfoundation.
For more information, please contact nigeria@
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