TOWARDS
enlightening citizens on expectations in a democracy, the non-profit Centre for
Democratic Governance in Africa (CDGA) will focus on “Achieving, Sustaining
Democratic Dividends of the Grassroots: A Function of Purpose-Driven
Leadership”, at its fourth annual public lecture and award presentation.
Renowned
Economist and former Minister of Finance, Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu, will chair the
event, which holds at the Grand Ball, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island,
Lagos, on May 7. Special guests of honour include former Head of State, Gen.
Ibrahim Babangida (rtd); First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan; Senator Hope
Uzodinma and Olorogun Oscar Ibru, among others.
The CDGA
Director General, Dr. Dafe Akpocha, told newsmen yesterday that the lecture is
programmed to enlighten people that democracy and good governance lay the
foundation for people to realise sustainable development.
He noted that
“democratic governance facilitates human rights in all fairness, freedom and
equity and produces dividends for the citizens and observance of human rights.”
According to
him, democratic governance enables people to attain sustainable growth, as it
also needs to be translated into tangible socio-economic development for people
in rural communities.
Expected
discussants are the Vice Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr. Charles Korede
Ayo; a legal practitioner, Victor Ukutt and Femi Akinboboye, while the Governor
of Niger State, Babangida Aliu, would deliver lecture on “Sustaining Momentum
for Social Service Delivery in Governance.”
Also, CDGA
will recognise some prominent Nigerians with gold service award for their
contributions to the development of Nigerian government.
By Adeniyi Idowu Adunola
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