Programme

Chuka Umunna MP will be attending the celebrations on 1st October and will give a keynote speech at 11.30.

Confirmed Speakers:

Chuka Umunna MP	One of three newly elected UK MPs of Nigerian descent will give a Keynote speech at 11.30 am.
Keme Nzerem	Anchor and Reporter, Channel 4 News
Oba Nsugbe QC	Chair the panel discussion which will commence at 1.30pm
Tom Ilube	Founder and Chair of African Gifted Foundation and Hammersmith Academy will speak on Education at 12.20pm.
Ken Olisa OBE	Founder, Restoration Partners Ltd
Dr John Ebohon	Energy Expert and Associate Professor, De Montfort University, Leicester
Ahmed Umar	Head of Chancery, Nigeria High Commission in London,
Ade Onitolo	Economic Adviser, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Babs Akinyanju	Principal Legal Adviser at Richmond upon Thames’ Magistrates’ Court.
Jay Byrd	Actress and Writer
Suzanne Joseph	Head of Diversity Consultancy, Home Office will talk on Women and Equality

Dinner event 6.30 to 9.00pm – Ł40 per person

We have received messages of support from the Nigerian Presidency, His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, Prime Minister David Cameron MP, Boris Johnson Mayor of London and the Nigerian High Commission UK

A Limited Edition Commemorative Souvenir Brochure featuring the Great, the Good and Positive of Nigeria will be published and circulated worldwide. 3rd October 2010, Church Service at Stockwell Baptist Church, 276 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1UU, from 11.00 am to 1.00pm.

9 October 2010 Gala Dinner and Awards – By invitation only.

We are using this medium to call on Nigerians to cultivate a culture of commitment, dedication and patriotism to move our great nation forward in a positive light. Nigerians and those interested in her development are encouraged to recognise and celebrate the great, good and positive Nigerians who have demonstrated excellence in their various callings, worldwide and be inspired to continue the good work for the benefit of our Great nation. Since independence, Nigeria has experienced numerous achievements in the fields of Academia, Arts and Culture, Film and Music, Commerce and Trade, IT, Sports, Global Peace keeping etc.