Former Secretary General of the Commonwealth and Chairman of The Patriots, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, will on Thursday, May 1, (May Day) in Lagos, unveil a distinguished 24-member committee tasked with coordinating the proposed National Political Summit of Nigeria. The summit is scheduled to take place on May 28-29, 2025.
Current Senator and Former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel and former House of Representatives Speaker Aminu Tambuwal will co-chair this high-profile national initiative. Both distinguished leaders have been appointed to head the Summit Coordinating Committee that will shape Nigeria’s constitutional future.
Notable Committee Members Include:
- HE Boni Haruna (Former Governor of Adamawa State)
- HE Donald Duke (Former Governor of Cross River State)
- HE (Dr) Kayode Fayemi (Former Governor of Ekiti State)
- HE Labaran Maku (Former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State)
- HE (Dr) Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosumu (Coordinator, Awolowo Foundation)
- Senator Shehu Sanni (Leader, Civil Rights Movement)
- Hajia Dr Aisha Ismail (Former Minister)
- Sen Ben Obi, CON (Former Political Adviser)
- Dame Pauline Tallen (Former Deputy Governor of Plateau State)
- Sen. Dassy Danjuma (Delegate 2014 National Confab)
- Prof Pat Utomi (Chairman, NCFront)
According to the joint secretariat of The Patriots and Nigerian Political Summit Group (NPSG), this pan-Nigerian conference aims to:
- Examine and chart a new course for Nigeria’s constitutional democracy after 25 years of civil rule
- Respond to growing insecurity and instability in parts of the country
- Build national consensus on appropriate governance structures for political cohesion
- Develop a stakeholders’ legislative bill for inclusive political reforms
- Create a new democratic people’s Constitution capable of addressing internal disharmony and separatist insecurity
Event Details
Unveiling Ceremony:
- Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM prompt
- Venue: The Patriots Secretariat, FRA Williams Chambers, 1/3 Sagamu Avenue, Off Association Avenue, By Obanikoro Bustop, Ilupeju, Lagos
Summit Dates:
- May 28-29, 2025
Theme: “Actualising A Constitutional Democracy That Works For All in Nigeria”
Members of the press are invited to this historic inauguration but must confirm participation through WhatsApp (+2348033993867) for accreditation.
Signed:
Olawale Okunniyi
Head, Joint Secretariat, National Political Summit
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