" Nigeria week - Wazobia 2021 seeks to create a forum to ponder on issues that bring Nigerians together. This conference will promote Nigeria's diverse economic and cultural heritage and showcase local innovation. Critical discussions will also reflect on the various obstacles and opportunities that the country has faced and need to seize in coming years."

11.00 CET Session I – Nigeria, a giant with feet of clay?

• HRM Eze OJ Ananaba, Chairman Obingwa Council of traditional rulers, Abia State
• Prof Ayodele Johnson, The political elite factor in Nigeria’s security & infrastructure decline
• Dr Constance Omokaro-Romanus, The impact of good governance on trade and economic development
• Azuka Onwuka, Saving our land from mindless urbanization

12.15 CET Session II – Tapping into the potential of tech for Nigeria’s future.

• Chioma Agwuegbo, Harnessing tech for youth development
• Yinka Fayomi, Capacity and competency building
• Sone Osakwe, The positive impact of fintech growth in Nigeria

13.30 CET Session III – Building upon resilience and heritage.

• Frisky Larr, Forging ahead with an African identity in local governance
• Emeka Nwachinemere, Building a resilient food system for Africa that feeds the world
• Ayodele Ikuesan, Sports heritage in Nigeria and abroad
• Dr Ngozi Ogbonna-Erondu, special assistant to Abia state governor, speaking on diaspora affairs and special duties and CEO Abia diaspora commission

Musical contributions by Chris Obehi and C-Mi.

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