Past events

This event will tackle the social development and humanitarian challenges facing Nigeria, and the government’s responses to the ongoing humanitarian and food crisis in the country.

Speakers reflect on opportunities for how support can be delivered through transnational and regional initiatives and programmes.

What progress are African countries making towards updating their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)? 

Speakers discuss key themes in the book Bring Back Our Girls, exploring the story of the Chibok abductions and the ever-growing influence and implications of digital activism on policymaking.

HE Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, discusses the significant challenges posed to Nigeria. 

At this book launch, the authors explore Nigeria’s history of state formation and nation-building and ground these insights in contemporary challenges.

Speakers discuss how young people engage in shaping governance in Nigeria, routes to influence, barriers to overcome, and their ideas for improvement.

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili discusses the challenges that Nigeria faces, her views on overcoming hurdles in governance to addressing these challenges.

The Hon Alhaji Lai Mohammed reflects on the importance of providing detailed and consistent information across Nigeria’s diverse population.

HE Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president of Nigeria, examines the role of state governments in development and socio-economic outcomes in Nigeria.

Samson Itodo discusses the potential of, and challenges facing, Nigeria’s young people.