Starting off with a storytelling style, Dr Jumoke Oduwole told of the dream of Nigeria and how things were in the year 2032. It all began on the 30th of September when Nigerians were preparing[…]
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A safe place to do risky things, a recipe for growth and innovation – Feyi Fawehinmi
As a way of introduction, he started with the story of Dick Fosbury, the Olympic medalist who pioneered the backflip high jump; the style that became his safe place to do risky things. That style[…]
Donna Brazile speaks on How Citizens Can Influence Government Policies
Donna Brazile began by admonishing Nigerians saying “Nigerians must ensure that each citizen has an equal share in the governing of their nation. The hallmark of every democracy is for every citizen to be heard.[…]
Sam Egube speaks on Cultivating Partnership With Citizens For National Development
Wishing Nigeria a very happy anniversary, Mr Egube introduced his topic. He pointed that as a nation, we do not pay enough attention to our human resources. Describing all the endowments we have as advantages[…]
Remaking Nigeria’s Federalism Through Policy Innovation: Five Philosophical Questions – Prof Fred Olayele
Prof. Fred Olayele started by thanking the idea of convening the platform. Following this, he commented that a day like today – Nigeria’s Independence Day – should be for parades ordinarily. He went on to[…]
Yvonne Johnson speaks on ‘Tech Founder – The Future of a Continent’
She began by highlighting the rapid changes digital technology are bringing to the workspace globally. We face a future that is more knowledge-based and has the potential to drive the GDP of the country in[…]