The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation will hold its 7th annual memorial lecture on leadership and good governance this Saturday, MD/CEO of the foundation, Abubakar Gambo Umar, has said.
Umar said in a statement on Sunday that the lecture, which is tagged “COVID-19: Way Forward for Northern Nigeria Economy”, will be chaired by Governor Simon Lalong Bako of Plateau state, hosted by Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state and attended by top dignitaries from within and outside the country.
“The lecture series is held annually where experts, analysts, policy makers and stakeholders converge to discuss topical issues and proffer solutions to them.
“This 2021 annual lecture and awards will be held under the chairmanship of Governor Lalong of Plateau state and chairman of Northern States Governors Forum at the conference hall of Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation on Saturday.
“Chief host for the annual event is Malam Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state.
“World renowned economists, Professor Nazifi Abdullahi Darma of the University of Abuja, Director Centre for Social and Economic Research Federal University Dutse, Professor Ummu Jalingo, vice chairman, Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Dr Mohammed Sagagi and former CBN deputy governor, Dr Sarah Alade will analyse Northern Nigeria economy and proffer solutions.
“Special guests at the event include governors, members of the National Assembly, ministers, royal fathers, religious leaders, heads of MDAs and all stakeholders.
“Two prominent elder statesmen who have made immense contributions to the development of the country will also be honoured at the event,” Abubakar said.