NIGERIAN GOVT. ADJUSTS CONFAB LIST,---INAUGURATES DIALOGUE BY 4.30PM MONDAY

Nigeria’s Government has amended the list of delegates to the national dialogue.

A statement published by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, the Presidency said in the Elder Statesmen’s list, Dr. Kunle Olajide from Ekiti State replaces Chief Afe Babalola, SAN. 

While on the Traditional Rulers list, the Etsu of Bwari, Alhaji Ibrahim Yaro, replaces Alhaji Ismail Danlami Mohammed, Sarki of Karshi on the request of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria.

In the Women Groups (National Council of Women Societies): Mrs. Millicent Okoronkwo takes over from Mrs. Love Ezema, among other adjustments.

In the Political Parties list, the APGA’s nomination of Chief Chris Ejike Uche and Dr. Sagir Auwal Maidoya was withdrawn to allow the Party resolve the issue of its nominees.

The Conference will be inaugurated on Monday by 4.30pm at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja.

The SGF  also said:"Socio-Political/Cultural and Ethnic Nationality Groups: South West Geo-Political Zone, "Prince Rabiu Oluwa replaces Supo Sonibare while Oba Kehinde Olugbenle replaces Barr. Niyi Akintola, SAN whose name is retained in the Oyo State delegates list.

"National Academies: Professor Layi Erinosho has been nominated by the Academy of Social Sciences to fill the one (1) slot allocated to the Academy.

"Former Political Office Holders (Former Governors): The former Governors Forum has nominated Alhaji Mohammed Goni from Borno State to fill the slot for the North East Geo-Political Zone.

"State Governments and FCT: The following State Governments have submitted a nominee each to fill the vacant slot in their respective State’s delegates list:

Delta State - Chief Isaac O. Jemide; Edo State - Prof. Eddy Erhagbe;
Oyo State - Chief (Mrs.) Onikepo Akande;  Rivers State - Chief Sampson Agbaru; and Yobe State - Engr. Abubakar Buba Galadima.

Addendum:
Hon. Wole Oshun, Mr. Ledum Metee, Barr. Mike Ozekhome, Barr. Anthony Akika, Alhaji Sule Iyaji and DIG (Amb) Abdulmumuni M. Abubakar (rtd).

Total Delegates 492‎.

The National conference is to be inaugurated on the 17th of this Month which is next week Monday.

The schedule as provided by the SGF statted that will be held at the National Judicial Institute (Along Airport Road,), Abuja at 4.30 pm.

The following are invited to attend the Inauguration Ceremony:
 Former Presidents and Heads of State; The Leadership of Political Parties; Members of the National Assembly;State Governors; Hon. Members of the Judiciary; Members of the Federal Executive Council; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Religious Leaders; and
Traditional Rulers.

Delegates and Guests are expected to be seated by 4.00 pm. (additional inputes from Nija Dailies)