Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Security Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside, will speak at the Center for Pan-African Peace and Studies (CePAPS) at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja on 25 May . .
The Center is organizing the special event to celebrate Africa Day 2023. This year’s theme is “Defining Afrocentric Architecture: Developing New Landscapes for Nigeria Today, Tomorrow and Beyond” and “The Future of Africa and the Role of Nigerian Leadership”.
Dr. Peterside, noted public sector restructuring expert, technocrat and columnist,
He will speak on ‘The Future of Africa and Nigeria’s Leadership Role’, where he is expected to identify the parameters of global and continental leadership and seek to position Nigeria at the African nexus of power and leadership.
Until recently, Mr. Peterside was CEO of NIMASA. He is reputed to have led the agency to national and international recognition.
The event will feature expert speakers and panelists who will discuss the importance of Afrocentric architecture in developing new landscapes for Nigeria and the role Nigeria can play in shaping the future of Africa.
The event will take place at 11am on May 25, both at the NNPC Hall on the AUST campus in Abuja, and on Zoom.
The conference, which is open to the public, is designed to be an interactive and engaging experience for all attendees and will provide all attendees the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field of architecture and leadership.
CePAPS is a leading research center in the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, dedicated to promoting Pan-Africanism and peace studies across the continent.
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The center is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of African history, culture and traditions, and to promoting sustainable development and social justice across the continent.
“Through its commitment to research and education, CePAPS is helping to shape the future of Africa and ensuring that the continent remains a vibrant and dynamic place for generations to come,” said a statement from the Peterside media team.