Plans are on top gear for diplomats, labour Leaders, youth and various groups amongst others to discuss the future of Africa in a turbulent world
The public discussion organized by the Society for International Relations Awareness (SIRA) has as its theme: “Africa In The Turbulence Of A World In Search Of Direction.”
In a press release signed by the President of SIRA, Owei Lakemfa explained that the discussion will begin with a lecture on the theme by Past Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, two-term Ekiti state Governor, former Minister of Solid Minerals and currently, Visiting Professor, School of Global Affairs, King’s College, London, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
He also said the would be chaired by Ambassador Brownson Dede, renowned Secretary of the African Liberation Committee which co-ordinated the continent’s struggle against colonialism in Zimbabwe, Namibia and Apartheid South Africa.
He was also the Organisation of Africa Unity, OAU Assistant Secretary General, Political Affairs, and past Nigerian Ambassador to Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Lakemfa said the Distinguished Guest of Honour is Ambassador John Kayode Shinkaiye, Chief of Staff to African Union Chairmen; President Omar Konare and Jean Ping; and President, Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN)
Accorring to him, the co-discussants are Professor Jibrin Ibrahim, Expert in African Politics, and Benson Upah Esq, Veteran Editor, Labour Leader and Specialist in Public Affairs and Leadership.
