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Nigerian National Assembly Plays Soft Ball With U.S Congress

The members are participating in a three-week International Visitor leader Exchange Program entitled “Democracy and Good Governance,” September 6-23, 2011.  They will explore the U.S. political process, in addition to the principles of transparency and accountability in government and business.

On Thursday, September 8, 2011, the group of eight newly-elected members from the Nigerian National Assembly had one-on-one exchanges with two U.S. Representatives and a U.S. Senator, Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ) who gave them a good piece of advice: “always remember you are in office to serve the people, not to serve yourself.” While Representative Price (D-NC) elaborated on good governance stating the importance of capacity building and security in Nigeria.

Congressman Price, also emphasised the value of parliamentarian exchanges to promote democracy building around the world.  In addition, the group were impressed by Senator Coons (D-DE) enthusiasm to support the political process and promote bilateral relations between the U.S and Nigeria. Kudos to democracy!

http://youtu.be/DabN4Wu2uqU

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Nigeria Speaks “THE ROAD TO RECOVERY” An Open Invitation.

Dear Nigerians, elections will be held 04/2011 in Nigeria, how informed are you about the candidates? AfriQtalk Show will be presenting a special edition “entitled Nigeria Speaks “THE ROAD TO RECOVERY” with focus on Youth Development to discuss the following:

  1. Job Preservation and Creation
  2. Infrastructure Investment
  3. Energy Efficiency
  4. Retirement, Welfare and Pension System
  5. Voting Recommendation & Solution
  6. Socio-economic Issues
  7. Public Education School in the 21st  Century
  8. Politics
  9. Epidemics
  10. Science and Technology

Goals/Objectives

To engage citizens in governance, constructive and meaningful dialogues, regardless of party  bipartisan or non-partisan to bring about:

  1. Innovative ideas
  2. Transparency
  3. Problem solving skills, and
  4. Government Strategic Planning and Direction

Mission

To  engage Nigerians and friends of Nigeria in a Strategic Outcomes-Oriented Discussion in collaboration with local youth serving organizations, including nongovernmental organizations, government agencies, private businesses, and education agencies to provide resources for Youth Development Programs, and opportunities to enable grass roots nation building process with the premise that Government alone cannot solve all social and economic issues.

AfriQtalk Entertainment is committed to providing three hours a day, five days a week of air time to organizations who are interested in becoming a guest and/or presenter of Nigeria Speaks “THE ROAD TO RECOVERY”  show. Also, the platform will be used to talk about their causes and/or vision for Nigeria based on the above range of topics, in addition to other topics of discussion.

Organizations or representatives will be contacted about available dates and time for the show. For more information, e-mail me at afriqtalk@yahoo.com. Please note that other availabilities is based on first come, first serve basis!

Thanks.

AfriQtalk Management