By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima will attend a one-day anti-corruption event in Abuja as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) and with the support of MacArthur Foundation is set to host a Policy Dialogue on Corruption, Social Norms and Behavioural Change tomorrow, Tuesday.
According to statement made available to journalists in Abuja by ICPC Spokesperson Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, Shettima will be attending the August event as the Special Guest of Honour while Professor Toyin Falola of the Department of History at the University of Texas, Austin, United States, is the Keynote Speaker.
The statement said the event, which will be physical and virtual, is aimed at addressing negative social norms bedeviling the Nigeria while provoking behavioural change in citizens.
“Nigeria’s Vice-President, Dr. Kashim Shettima, GCON, is the special guest of honour at the one-day event, while Prof. Toyin Falola of the Department of History at the University of Texas, Austin, United States, is the keynote speaker.
“Other speakers at the policy dialogue include: Prof. Etannibi Alemika; Naziru Mikailu Abubakar; Rev. Fr. George Ehusani, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, and Prof. Isaac Nnamdi,” she said.
Ogugua added, ”The Policy Dialogue is a platform to explore innovative strategies, exchange ideas and develop actionable
recommendations that will contribute to addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with the theme.
“Attendance to the physical event is strictly by invitation, but all stakeholders are encouraged to join virtually with the login details provided on the banner or watch the livestream on Facebook @icpcnigeria”, she concluded.
