St.
John’s Forum, a group of public spirited Nigerians with deep interest in
promoting the common good, good governance, national development, peace and
stability, announces the inaugural edition of its Public Service Debates.
This
maiden debate will hold on March, 26th 2014 at 11.00am at Agip Hall,
Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, with the motion: “Will Nigeria be better
served by a parliamentary system of government?”Continue...
The
debate is part of a Public Service Debate series designed to bring to the fore,
critical issues that affects our society.The Forum’s aim is to promote and
enhance public awareness, dialogue, and encourage participatory thought on
matters of social and national importance.
The
speaking panel at this maiden edition comprises some of Nigeria's noblest
minds, including Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka; former External
Affairs Minister, Mr Odein Ajumogobia(SAN); Senate Deputy President, Senator
Ike Ekweremadu; renowned Oxford University scholar, Dr. Abdu Raufu
Mustapha. The former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka
Anyaoku will moderate the debate.
The St.
John’s Forum is apolitical. It is a platform committed to advancing dialogues
that promote the common good in all aspects of our national life. Its
activities will be of interest to all segments of the community - industry,
commerce, the intelligentsia, the press, politicians, decision makers, and
indeed ordinary Nigerians. The Forum believes that the coming together of such
a diverse body of people with widely differing backgrounds and aspirations to
debate a singular issue, must ultimately promote good.
The
debate is open to the general public, and all are welcome to engage the key
speakers.
The first
edition of the Public Service Debate Series will hold on Wednesday, 26th
March 2014 by 11:00am at Agip Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria.
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