Mr. Richard Olumakaiye, a Ph.D student of Warwick University, is organising a symposium in honour of the former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, himself an alumnus of the university.
General Gown bagged his doctorate degree from the same university 40 years ago.
A release issued by the organisers informed that the symposium tagged, Nigerian Reforms: What They Mean For The Economy, Happiness and Social Existence, will hold on 21 June, 2024, at 2p.m.. at the OC.1. 04, The Oculus Building, in the university.
According to Olumakaiye, the one-day syposium “is aimed at engaging Nigerian students to discuss and share opinions about their vision for our beloved country. This is to get perspectives from our speakers on what a Nigerian reformation would look like and what it promises for the state of our economy, happiness, and social existence.”
The keynote speaker is Dr. Akinyemi Oyawale and panelists are: Alabi Usman, Afeez Shittu and the host, Richard, son of the late Archbishop Humphrey Olumakaiye. The symposium would be both physical and virtual.
“We must say it is indeed a great privilege to be involved in this project,” the press statement continued. ” We are organising a symposium in honour of General Dr. Yakubu Gowon, who obtained his Doctorate degree in Political Science at the University of Warwick (1984), incidentally 40 years ago. General Gowon was not just the youngest Head of State Nigeria has ever had, he was a prominent leader and played a key role in Nigeria’s history.
“Recognising his PhD heritage at the University of Warwick, this one-day symposium is aimed at engaging Nigerian students to discuss and share opinions about their vision for our beloved country. This is to get perspectives from our speakers on what a Nigerian reformation would look like and what it promises for the state of our economy, happiness, and social existence.
“It would also offer a great networking opportunity to bring African students together, to promote dialogue, support and promote friendship. We hope this would inspire new generation of leaders from all spheres and ignite our patriotism.”
