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 expected as Panelists.
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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