Sanwo-Olu, Gbenga Daniel to Discuss Elections, Insecurity at Freedom Online Lecture
Challenges facing the economy and insecurity, especially associated with elections in a developing economy like Nigeria, will be the focus of discussion at the seventh yearly lecture of Freedom Online
The upcoming Freedom Online Lecture on September 3 in Lagos will address critical issues facing Nigeria's economy and security, particularly in the context of elections. The seventh annual lecture aims to explore how to combat the growing security threat that endangers the nation-state. Gabriel Akinadewo, the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of Freedom Online, emphasized that the lecture aims to discuss the future of Nigeria after the 2027 general elections and how the election process can be conducted fairly and beneficially for the country's citizens.
The discussion will focus on the roles of politicians, security agents, and INEC officials in shaping the election's outcome and its impact on the 200 million-plus inhabitants of Nigeria. Akinadewo highlighted that insecurity, including election-related thuggery, contributes to poverty, underdevelopment, and other social issues.
The Special Guest Speaker is Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and Alhaji Lai Mohammed and Senator Gbenga Daniel, former Information & Culture Minister and Ogun State Governor respectively, serve as the Chairman and Special Guest of Honor. Eze Anaba, the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and Editor of Vanguard, will serve as the Chief Host.
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