Governors Chukwuma Soludo and Babajide Sanwo-Olu will lead discussions at The Platform’s Democracy Day event, focusing on “Rebuilding the Nation” amidst Nigeria’s challenges.
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are set to be prominent speakers at this year’s edition of The Platform, an annual event organised by Pastor Poju Oyemade to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day.
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The gathering, which takes place on Thursday in Lagos, will also feature notable figures including former House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara, ex-Lagos governor Babatunde Fashola, former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega, and Mauritius’s first female President, Aminah Gurib-Fakim.
Soludo’s Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that the Anambra Governor would deliver a speech on the crucial theme, “Rebuilding the Nation.”
The statement underscored the current national mood, noting, “As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day amidst the familiar chorus of challenges, Nigerians crave more than just platitudes.
They yearn for credible voices offering not only diagnosis, but a tangible, inspiring blueprint for renewal.
” It highlighted Governor Soludo as “one voice consistently rising above the din, attracting attention across geopolitical divides.”
Aburime further described Soludo as “a revered visionary, a profound thought leader, a genuine patriot, and an unrelenting optimist who believes Nigeria can be greater.
We are anticipating a critical contribution from a dynamic thought leader who has a grasp of ideas Nigeria needs to navigate its complex challenges,” the statement concluded.
” The statement asserted that Soludo’s reputation is built on “a foundation of intellectual rigour and demonstrable action,” referencing his background as a world-renowned economist and former Central Bank Governor, which provides him with “a deep understanding of the complex machinery of national and global economies.
” His venture into state governance in Anambra, the statement added, “affirms a leader unafraid to tackle difficult, long-term challenges with a clarity of purpose.”
Pointing to developments in Anambra, Aburime stated, “Look at Anambra State today.
Soludo is executing a meticulously crafted vision to transform the state into a livable, prosperous, smart megacity.”
Soludo’s participation at The Platform Nigeria is particularly timely, given the country’s ongoing economic and governance challenges.
“To be sure, we are not expecting just another political speech.
We are anticipating a critical contribution from a dynamic thought leader who has a grasp of ideas Nigeria needs to navigate its complex challenges,” the statement concluded.
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The Platform, hosted by the Covenant Nation, is widely recognised for bringing together influential leaders from politics, business, and civil society to engage in discussions concerning Nigeria’s development.
