Tinubu, ex-presidents, others for Yar’Adua leadership confab

Thu, May 2, 2024
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THE First Lady,  Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo will be among the dignitaries at the  Yar’Adua Leadership Conference.

The President of Global Initiative For Leadership Success, the organisers of the event, Mr Sunnie Chukumele made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.

He said also expected at the event scheduled to  hold on May 6,are mother of late president Umaru Yar’Adua, Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, and Rev. Hyacinth Alia of Benue.

Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and Gov. Bala Muhammed of Bauchi are expected expected  at the conference and awards.

According to Chukumele,  the conference is meant to be a gathering of leaders from all walks of life to discuss  ethical leadership in every sphere of endeavour.

‘`The late president Umaru Yar’Adua exemplified pious, ethical, pragmatic and moral leadership in his lifetime both in private and public life.

“This earned him recognition as one of Africa’s best leaders.

“This Conference will be calling out the dis-functions and challenges of leadership and good governance generally, with practicable recommendations for improvement and solution for wellbeing of the led and governed.

‘`Eminent Nigerians, leaders and captains of Industry have been nominated to be bestowed with special Awards of Honour,’’ Chukumele said.

Also,  the chairman of the Initiative, retired Maj.-Gen. Abduallahi Mamman, said the conferencewould attract top echelon of leaders from diverse sectors and walks of life.

According to Mamman President Bola Tinubu is expected to declare the conference  open. (NAN)

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-May 2, 2024 @ 13:31 GMT|

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