RCategory: Realnews 2nd Anniversary Lecture

MAY I begin with a congratulatory note to the Publisher and Editor of Realnews Magazine, Maureen Chigbo and her staff on the Second Anniversary of the establishment of the on-line magazine. Two years of the existence of any project is usually marked by much apprehension because of the uncertainty of …

I AM pleased to be here today at the Second Anniversary Lecture of Realnews Magazine and the presentation of the book titled “Paragon of Journalism”. Permit me to first of all congratulate the promoters of Realnews Magazine, under the able leadership of Maureen Chigbo, and to wish you many more …

INTRINSIC in the various definitions of Democracy is the fact that as a system of government, its hallmarks are that it must be truly representative of the voice and interests of the people. After sixteen years of Military rule, we have had fifteen years of democratic government in Nigeria. Thus since May 1999 …

ALLOW me stand on protocol and simply welcome each and every one of you to this auspicious event. It is my pleasure and delight to be here with you all as we celebrate an organization and agency that has taken up the gauntlet of change, and have chosen to stand boldly to make a difference in a critical …

BENJAMIN Dikki, director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, is a discussant on the topic: “Economic Implications of Getting the Right Leadership” at the Realnews second anniversary lecture which held on November 19, at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. Below are his talking points. …

I AM most delighted to welcome you all to this second anniversary lecture of Realnews Magazine. But I do so with mixed feelings — a feeling of sadness and joy. I am joyful because this day has finally come to pass despite all the challenges which threatened to derail it. I am happy because you are all here …