J9C, a group of Nigerian professionals formed as a result of the fuel increase protests of January 2012, has instituted an annual lecture series to stimulate healthy discourse on the socio-political developments in the country
According to Wole Olagundoye, the Publicity Secretary of the group, the inaugural lecture, with its theme as “Nigeria, The Way Forward” is scheduled for January 9, 2013 at 11am with leading politicians, professionals and opinion leaders as panelists and speakers.
The keynote speaker is Mr. Jimi Agbaje, an entrepreneur, pharmacist and politician, who made a mark with a sterling campaign during the 2007 Lagos State gubernatorial election.
Olagundoye stated that J9C aims to build a body of Nigerian professionals who are passionate about Nigeria and have a clear cut direction through constructive engagements on burning national issues, pursuing transparency, probity and accountability at all levels, promoting governance across all strata of government and ensuring best practices and excellence in their various professions.
Speaking about the the formation of the group, he said: “January 9th was an important date for our country Nigeria and a lot of Nigerians as it was the day a huge majority of Nigerians came out and spoke with one voice against fuel subsidy removal.
“It would be recalled that the main focal point for the fuel subsidy strive was the rallies at the Gani Fawehinmi Park, at Ojota in Lagos.
“It was a place where thousands gathered in support of a cause they believed in and they did so passionately irrespective of gender and class.
“A significant fall out of that important date was the coming together of some like-minded individuals, who met at the park and decided to crystallize their passion, vision and aspirations for Nigeria unto a veritable platform from where concrete and strategic steps can be taken in their pursuit of an ideal Nigeria of their dreams. A dream that can certainly be actualized.”
January 9 Collective is a non-partisan collection of professionals from different spheres of life, who staunchly believe in the project called Nigeria and believe that her best days are yet in front of her.
The January 9 Collective, with its amalgam of budding professionals, seek for a better Nigeria where our resources are judiciously utilized for the benefit of all facets of society.
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