NLI INAUGURATES DIPLOMATS ENGAGEMENT SERIES

The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) has instituted a monthly think-tank programme known as Diplomatic Dialogue Series (DDS), with the maiden edition holding at the Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, on September 10.

Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Rangaiah Ghanashyam, is the expected guest of the maiden series, which is expected to draw participation from corporate Nigeria, government, civil society, academic and diplomatic missions.
In a press statement, CEO of NLI, Yinka Oyinlola, said the new initiative would bridge divides, foster peace/understanding and strengthen human interaction, growth and productivity.”

Oyinlola disclosed that DDS has the capacity to facilitate “new vistas of opportunities for trade and commerce; foster better bilateral cooperation and understanding; facilitate prospects for exchange, linkage programmes and shared learning.  The DDS, he said, also “provides a credible and sustainable forum for information sharing and create a new platform for cultivating productive friendships.”

In his remarks, the program director of the initiative, Mr. Anthony Ubani, said, DDS is a monthly breakfast that was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations with the international community with a view to deepening the country’s socio-economic position.

“It is a platform for interaction with the ambassadors of other countries to in Nigeria and a forum for networking for the purpose of business relationships and catalytic investments. The DDS creates a sustainable forum for the leaders of corporate Nigeria, public service leaders, NLI fellows/associates, senior government officials, the academia, policy makers and the media to engage interact and share ideas with diplomats,” Ubani added.

NLI is a platform through which credible, accomplished and patriotic Nigerians develop and express values-based skills with the view of grooming future leaders.