{"id":67771,"date":"2025-06-11T09:11:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=67771"},"modified":"2025-06-11T09:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:11:31","slug":"june-12-soludo-sanwo-olu-others-to-speak-at-the-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/06\/11\/june-12-soludo-sanwo-olu-others-to-speak-at-the-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"June 12: Soludo, Sanwo-Olu, Others to Speak at &#8216;The Platform&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Onyeanya Ebere<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are among the headline speakers at this year\u2019s edition of The Platform, an annual event organised by Pastor Poju Oyemade to commemorate Nigeria\u2019s Democracy Day.<\/p>\n<p>The event, scheduled for Thursday in Lagos, will also feature former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; former Lagos Governor, Babatunde Fashola; ex-INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega; and the first female President of Mauritius, Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Soludo\u2019s Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the Anambra Governor will speak on the theme \u201cRebuilding the Nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs Nigeria marks another Democracy Day amidst familiar national challenges, Nigerians yearn for credible voices offering not only diagnosis but also an inspiring blueprint for renewal,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmong such voices is Governor Soludo; a revered economist, thought leader, and patriot who believes deeply in Nigeria\u2019s potential for greatness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aburime described Soludo as a leader whose influence extends beyond Anambra, grounded not in rhetoric but in intellectual depth and visible action.<\/p>\n<p>As a former Central Bank Governor and globally respected economist, Soludo brings a profound understanding of economic systems and governance, he noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday in Anambra, he is executing a clear vision to transform the state into a livable, prosperous, smart megacity,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>Aburime emphasized that Soludo\u2019s participation at The Platform is especially timely, given Nigeria\u2019s ongoing economic and governance challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not expecting just another political speech, but a critical contribution from a dynamic leader with ideas that can help the nation navigate its complex realities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by The Covenant Nation, The Platform is renowned for bringing together leaders from politics, business, and civil society to engage in thought-provoking conversations about Nigeria\u2019s development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Onyeanya Ebere &nbsp; Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are among the headline speakers at this year\u2019s edition of The Platform, an annual event organised by Pastor Poju Oyemade to commemorate Nigeria\u2019s Democracy Day. 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