Richard Olumakaiye, a PhD student at the University of Warwick, is organising a symposium in honour of Yakubu Gowon, the former Nigerian head of state.
The conference titled ‘Nigerian reforms: what it means for the economy, happiness and social existence’ will take place at The Oculus on June 21.
Akinyemi Oyawale will be the keynote speaker, while Alabi Usman and Afeez Shittu will be panellists at the one-day symposium.
According to a statement by the organisers, the event would help to get perspectives from speakers on what a Nigerian reformation would look like and what it means for the economy, happiness, and social existence.
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“The symposium is aimed to engage Nigerian students to discuss and share opinions about our 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 statement reads.
“We must say it is indeed a great privilege to be involved in this project. We are organising a symposium in honour of General Dr Yakubu Gowon, who obtained his doctorate 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 to engage Nigerian students to discuss and share opinions about our vision for our beloved country.
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“It would also offer a great networking opportunity to bring African students together, to promote dialogue, support and friendship. We hope this will inspire a new generation of leaders from all spheres and ignite our patriotism.”
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