Preparatory event for the Young Citizens for Sustainable Development Conference
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
London International Development Centre
36 Gordon Square
London
WC1H 0PD

Summary: This is a consultation of Nigerian youth in the Diaspora: to exchange ideas on Nigeria’s long term development plans including the Niger-delta development master plan, the second National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS 2) and the President’s 7 point agenda. This will present an opportunity for them to share their vision for Nigeria’s future as well as how and what they hope to contribute.

Organiser: Development Partnership Initiative (DPI)
http://www.developmentpartnership.org/dpi/

Partners:
Nigerian Professionals International Network www.niproevents.com
Do Sumthing Poisitive Africa- DSPA www.dosumthing.org

Supporters:
A Ray of Hope UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace www.unesco.co.uk
Abiola Publishing UK Limited www.abiolapublishing.com

Host:
Africa Recruit, affiliated to the Royal African Society

EVENT SCHEDULE
9.00- 9.30 am Registration

9.30- 9.45 am Opening Remarks Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima, Nigeria’s RYC

9.45- 10.15 am Keynote address His Excellency, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, Governor Rivers State of Nigeria

10.15- 11.00 am Open Forum on: Nigeria yesterday, today and tomorrow
Moderator: Miss Modupe Adefeso

11.00- 1.00 pm Roundtable discussion: Vision 2020: Setting the agenda Moderator: Victor Gotevbe, Nigerian Professionals International Network
Discussants:
Nigerian Ambassador to the UK
Centre for Democracy and Development
Action Aid International
Office of the special adviser to the president on the MDGs
Oxfam International
Hilda Dokubo
Emmanuel Etim, NEPAD International Youth Expert Panel

1.00- 2.00 pm Lunch Break

2.00- 3.30 pm Breakout sessions

3.30- 4.00 pm Report back from breakout sessions/ Discussion

4.00- 4.45 pm Discussion and adoption of London Youth Statement on Vision 2020

4.45- 5.00 pm Closing Remarks Development Partnership International

*proposed speakers are not necessarily confirmed.