CHOCOLATE CITY, OSIWA HOLDS ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION ON GOOD GOVERNANCE
In a bid to push for good governance and encourage civic
participation in governance, renowned record label, Chocolate City in
partnership with the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) held a
round-table discussion on Thursday, 24th of October, 2019.
The CCX Lounge Victoria Island played host to the many
celebrities that converged to discuss salient issues eating deep into the nerve
of the Nigerian society which includes corruption, embezzlement, human
trafficking, areas of failure of the government, stigmatisation of people
living with disabilities, increased and perpetual suffering of the masses,
gender-based abuse and violence against women amongst others.
Going forward, the role of influencers in pushing for
change, social activism, celebrities’ area of interests and linkage with
relevant CSOs were also not left out of the discussion as the music was
considered a tool for electoral reform and drive for ensuring and enhancing
good governance.
Nikki Laoye, Falz the Bahd Guy, Segun ‘Segalink’ Awosanya,
Ushbebe, Waje Iruobe, Williams Uchemba, Ruggedman, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and, Kate
Henshaw had the floor at different points to air their opinion on these
critical issues.
Hosted by superstar rapper, MI Abaga, other celebrities
present include amongst others Do2dtun, Seun Kuti, Ibrahim Suleiman, Joey Akan,
VJ Adams, Akah Nani, Temi Solomon, Bez, Johnny Drille, Nosa, Folu Storms,
Gbenga Adeyinka, Tee-A, Illbliss, Ruby Gyang, Ikhane Akhigbe, Ferdinand
Ademife, DJ Lambo, Blaqbonez, Jefferey (BBNaija) and Candy Bleakz.
Guests present were tasked with taking immediate actions to
ensure that the next generation of Nigerian leaders is trustworthy, accountable
and competent. They were also encouraged to use their voices in their various
capacities to speak against the ills of the society and the negligence of the
government which will in no distant future, spur the relevant quarters of
government parastatals into action and will positively affect the wellbeing of
every Nigerian.
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