The former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who is currently the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo is expected to deliver the Keynote Address at the forthcoming ” ANNUAL INTEGRITY LECTURE/ Award” organized by Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ). In a Press Statement signed by the President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai, Prof Soludo will deliver the Keynote Address alongside Prof. Pat UTOMI who is also expected to give a brief speech on the theme of the event tagged, “INTEGRITY IS EVERYTHING”, while the title of the Keynote Address is,” INTEGRITY; THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT FOR BUILDING A VIRILE NATION”
Dr Okhai explained that the choice of Governor Soludo and Prof. Pat Utomi to be the two speakers at the event was made by the National Executive Council of the Association, after a thorough scrutiny of several others considered for the assignment. He said that the decision of the Association was predicated on the very impressive track record of integrity of the two speakers. According to him, ” Governor Soludo and Utomi have very inspiring and commendable record of Patriotism, Diligence, Accountability, and high sense of INTEGRITY.”
He further explained that the Association places high premium on Integrity. He says, ” As a group, we are committed to promoting the Spirit of integrity amongst our leaders because Integrity is the key factor for building a descent society. In fact, a nation run by warped minded leaders can never achieve a meaningful development, and on the other hand, a nation run by mentally integrity conscious leaders is bound to occupy a conspicuous position on the world map. I passionately commend Governor Soludo and Prof Utomi, for being the most deserving personalities considered for these all important assignment at this period of frustration in the history of our nation. “Both Professors, he says, are First Class role models worthy of emulation by both young and old.”
Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), Annual integrity Lecture and Award, is designed to celebrate, honor, and encourage our illustrious Son’s and Daughters who have been able to distinguish themselves as men and women of integrity. Our commitment to promoting the Spirit of integrity is embedded in our dream of the possible evolution of a new Nigerian NATION.
The event which is slated to hold in August at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, is sure to play host to “who is who” in Nigeria and promises to be the biggest Media Event of the decade.
