The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), will hold graduation ceremony and annual lecture for Set 23, of its Leadership School on Sept.6.
Director of the Centre, Dr Umesi Emenike, said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, that the event would bring together, policymakers, academia, civil society leaders and development practitioners.
Emenike added that the centre would also be graduating and matriculating students, to critically examine the role of leadership in shaping Nigeria’s governance and anti-corruption agenda.
He noted that the theme of the event is: “Leadership and Anti-Corruption Measures in Nigeria”.
According to him, the keynote lecture will be delivered by the Executive Director of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, Rev. Fr. George Ehusani.
“His lecture will provide an in-depth overview of the systemic issues that have undermined effective leadership in Nigeria, including nepotism, lack of transparency and poor enforcement of laws.
“It will also highlight the emergence of visionary leaders across civil society, business and government who continue to advocate for ethical leadership, accountability and institutional reforms.
“The annual lecture promises to be a thought-provoking engagement, offering fresh perspectives and practical solutions for strengthening Nigeria’s leadership and anti- corruption frameworks,” Emenike said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that former President of Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Evelyn Onyilo is among the graduating students.
Members of the public have also been encouraged to participate in the event virtually, through the Centre LSD’s official media handles: Facebook: @centrelsd, Twitter (X): @centrelsd, Instagram: @centrelsd, Linkedin: @centrelsd. NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA