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The inaugural event of the OSIFA Great Debate Series (OGDS 1) is scheduled as follows:
DATE: Wednesday 17 October, 2018
VENUE: Auditorium, Yar’Adua Conference Centre, ABUJA
TIME: 10: 30 hrs.
PROPOSITION (Topic): THAT THE WESTERN MODEL OF DEMOCRACY HAS FAILED IN AFRICA
DEBATERS: Six Distinguished Panelists (See Accompanying Information Flyer)
RAPPORTEUR: Professor C. P. Uwazurike, PhD (Harvard), Former Member, Fed. House of Reps
CHAIRMAN: Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo, CON, former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Past President, Nigeria Academy of Letters, Chairman, OSIFA Great Debate Series.
ADMISSION: By Invitation Only
CONTACTS: For More Information, Contact Tel. 0813 680 0397 or Tel. 0803 047 8114
CAVEAT ON THE OSIFA GREAT DEBATE SERIES.
It should be obvious from what has been said above that the OGDS is not about promoting any particular viewpoint, one way or the other, but is rather a standard exercise in the highest traditions of intellectual engagement and discourse, out of which is expected to emerge enlightenment for the society at large on the specific matter under debate. Consequently, the views expressed by the debaters do not necessarily reflect the position of OSIFA or, indeed, of the individual panelists, who have simply taken on the responsibility of ensuring that all possible viewpoints are articulated, for a genuine and comprehensive intellectual engagement.
Agwu Ukiwe Okali
Founder-Chairman
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