The Steering Committee of the Southwest Citizen-Government Engagement Summit has announced the postponement of the summit originally scheduled for October 9-10, to October 29-30.
Invited participants are expected to attend on the new dates, with arrival scheduled for October 28.
The summit with the theme: ‘Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future’, will still be held at the International Conference Centre (The Dome), Akure, Ondo State, with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as chief host.
Dr. Akin Onigbinde, SAN, the chairman of the Steering Committee, says the decision reflects the committee’s commitment to ensuring the summit provides a truly meaningful platform for engagement between citizens and the government.
‘The additional time will enable us to conduct comprehensive consultations with participating ministries, agencies and stakeholders; ensure optimal logistical arrangements that facilitate substantive dialogue; and coordinate effectively with the six Southwest state governments and participating institutions,’ he said.
Onigbinde apologised for any inconvenience the postponement might cause and assured stakeholders and the public of commitment to deliver an impactful, inclusive and productive summit that would serve as a landmark platform for citizen-government engagement in the Southwest.