30 Sept 2017 · Accra, Ghana
Special Guest of Honour
H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria
- President of Nigeria, in office since 2015.
- Retired major general in the Nigerian Army; previously Nigeria's Head of State, 1983–1985.
- Emerged as APC presidential candidate for the March 2015 general elections and won.
- First in Nigeria's history where an incumbent president lost to an opposition candidate.
- Sworn in on 29 May 2015; has described himself as a "converted democrat."
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Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR
Special Guest of Honour
Full Programme
Order of proceedings
Ghana time, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
09:003 min
Opening Prayer
Pastor Ebenezer Alabi, Mission of Hope Ministry
09:035 min
Chairman's Opening Remarks
Hon. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Minister of Information, Ghana
09:085 min
Welcome Remarks
H.E. Nigeria High Commissioner to Ghana
09:135 min
Introduction & Purpose
Moses O.T. Owharo, Founder/ICAD
09:1810 min
Goodwill Message
Mr. Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President
09:2810 min
Key Lecture
Prof. Steve Azaiki, OON
09:3830 min
Panel Discussion
Regional policy on Africa & diaspora, integration & participation
10:0810 min
Cultural Performance
10:1820 min
Keynote Address
Hon. Senator Bukola Saraki, Senate President, Nigeria
10:3810 min
Break / Interlude
10:4815 min
Book Review & Video Presentation
Mr. Emmanuel Ogochukwu, OGCOM Ghana
11:032 min
Introduction of Chief Launcher
Rev. Dr. Victor O. Mbanisi, Chairman/CEO Banex Group
11:0540 min
Book Launch & Presentation of Leadership Excellence Awards
11:452 min
Closing Prayer
Chairmen, Speakers & Panelists
Who took the stage
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Hon. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid
Minister of Information, Ghana — Chairman
Corporate good governance & economic empowerment for Africa's diaspora.
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Rev. Dr. Victor O. Mbanisi
Chairman/CEO, Banex Group — Chief Launcher
Corporate good governance, philanthropy & economic empowerment.
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Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi
Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly — Co-Chief Launcher
Good legislation, empowerment and commitment to diaspora Africans.
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H.E. Michael Olufemi Abikoye
Nigeria High Commissioner to Ghana
Welcome remarks and panel discussion on Nigeria–Ghana diaspora policy.
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Prof. Steve Azaiki, OON
Fmr. Secretary, Bayelsa State Govt. — Keynote Lecture
Strengthening CSOs and diaspora associations for regional policy.
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Mr. Awua Ababio
Director, Diaspora Relation Office, Ghana
Panel discussion on regional integration and diaspora participation.
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Mr. Sery Zadi Gboziagnon
Philosopher & Ideologist, Sovereign Pan Africanism
Panel discussion on Pan-African policy and diaspora inclusion.
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Pastor Ebenezer Alabi
Mission of Hope Ministry, Ghana
Opening prayers.
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Emmanuel Ogochukwu
OGCOM Ghana
Book review and highlights presentation.
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Moses O.T. Owharo
Founder, ICAD · President, ANC-GH · Book Author
Introduction and purpose of the programme.
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Mr. Abba Kyari
Chief of Staff to the President, Nigeria
Goodwill message on H.E. President Buhari's achievements in office.
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Hon. Senator Bukola Saraki
Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Keynote address on Nigeria at 57 and diaspora participation.
Leadership Excellence Awards
Over 40 heads of state, legislators, jurists, diplomats and corporate leaders were honoured at this programme for good governance, philanthropy and support to diaspora Africans.
Invited / Media Partners
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