The group, January 9
Collective (J9C) has announced that Professor Anthony Kila, Professor of
Political Anthropology and International Director of
Studies at the European Centre of Advanced and Professional Studies (ECAPS) in
Cambridge will be the key note Speaker at the third edition of its annual
anniversary lecture series scheduled for Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre,
Onikan, on Friday, January 9, 2015.
In a release signed by its
Publicity Secretary, Mr. Michael Effiong, the group stated that this year’s
event will deliberate on the theme, 2015 Polls: Beyond The Rhetorics of Credible
Elections. And is expected to feature
Alaafin of Oyo, HRH Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as Royal Father of
The Day and former Cross River State Governor, Mr. Donald Duke as Special Guest
of Honour.
The Lagos State
Gubernatorial Candidates for APC and PDP, Messrs Akinwunmi Ambode and Jimi
Agbaje, Ovation Publisher, Bashorun Dele Momodu as well as representatives of
both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and The Nigeria
Police Force are also expected as discussants to attend the event.
Elaborating on the reason
for this year's theme, the group's Captain, Mr. Seun Soyinka stated that
with Nigeria at the verge of a general election, it was important for
stakeholders to discuss the ingredients of a free and fair election especially
because it is at the very foundation of good governance and Nigeria's quest for
rapid development.
He noted that January 9
Collective (J9C) believes that if we are able to deliver on credible elections
and elect the right leaders, Nigeria will be on the march to successfully
taking its rightful place in the comity of nations.
The January 9 Collective
is a group of Nigerian Professionals from different walks of life whose
unifying bond is the unwavering belief in Project Nigeria and an equal passion
to create the requisite awareness that will encourage and promote good
governance at all levels through constructive engagements.
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