FIST Africa and the Madiba Foundation for Good Governance, with the support of the MacArthur Foundation, are set to inaugurate the New Nigeria Campaign on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Abuja.
The Executive Director of the Madiba Foundation for Good Governance, Olumide Frederick Adetiba in a statement, announced the participation of esteemed figures in the unveiling ceremony.
Notable personalities set to grace the occasion include Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser; Dapo Olorunyomi, the Publisher of Premium Times and Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID); and Her Royal Highness, Olori Atuwase III, Queen of the Warri Kingdom, among others.
Confirmed attendees also include distinguished individuals such as the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN); the Minister of Youth for State, Hon. Ayodele Olawande; Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant to the Preseident on Citizenship and Leadership, Hamza Lawal, the Executive Director of Connected Development, alongside other civil society actors.
The campaign aims to catalyze a paradigm shift in societal values and behaviours, nurturing patriotism and national pride, particularly among the youth, while fostering a sense of collective ownership and responsibility towards the New Nigeria project.
The unveiling promises to be a compelling event, featuring inspiring speeches, insightful panel sessions, captivating musical renditions, and more. Additionally, students from selected secondary and tertiary institutions in the FCT will be in attendance.
For wider participation, the event will be streamed online, extending the opportunity for engagement beyond the confines of Abuja.
