Daily Times Centenary to Spotlight Nigeria’s Development Challenges
Daily Times Nigeria will convene policymakers, business leaders and other stakeholders in Lagos on November 3 to discuss Nigeria’s development priorities as the newspaper marks its centenary with a policy
On November 3, the Daily Times Nigeria will host a policy town hall in Lagos to discuss the country's development priorities as part of its centenary celebrations. The event, themed "Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future," will feature an archival exhibition and the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards, recognizing individuals and institutions that have contributed to Nigeria's political, economic, social and cultural development.
Bolaji Okusaga, the chairman of the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards Council, emphasized that the centenary provides an opportunity to draw lessons from Nigeria's history while inspiring a new generation to contribute to the nation's future. The initiative includes the honoring of people and institutions for their leadership, enterprise, public service, innovation, and job creation.
The centenary initiative also features "The Nigerian Grand Book, National Book of Changemakers," a publication compiled over 15 years from the newspaper's century-long archive. This book, with a foreword by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will document the achievements of distinguished Nigerians and preserve their stories for future generations.
Additionally, the Honouring the Past Exhibition will showcase people, events, and milestones that have shaped the country over the past century, drawing from Daily Times' archive. The exhibition aims to preserve national memory and deepen public understanding of the people and institutions behind Nigeria's development. It will also provide opportunities for schoolchildren to engage with Nigeria's history, supported by a sponsorship model to encourage school attendance.
Founded a century ago, Daily Times has been a key source for documenting Nigeria's political, economic, social, and cultural evolution. As the newspaper enters its second century, it is using the milestone to revisit its history while creating a platform for crucial conversations about the leadership, policies, and partnerships needed to shape Nigeria's future.
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