Bawumia Speaks In Nigeria Today
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria, which kicks off in the federal capital Abuja today, January 27.
The two-day conference is on the theme, “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathways to Good Governance and Political Integrity.”
Arrival
Dr Bawumia, who was the presidential candidate of the NPP in the last Ghana general elections arrived in Abuja on Sunday, January 26, and was welcomed by officials of the conference.
Organisers of the conference announced the arrival of Dr Bawumia on X, “Welcome to Nigeria, His Excellency Dr Mahamudu Bawumia!
“We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana (2017–2025) and a globally celebrated leader and economist.”
“Renowned for his innovative approach to governance, digital transformation, and economic development, Dr Bawumia is here to share his wealth of experience at the Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy conference.”
Nigeria’s democracy
Nigeria’s democracy is at a crossroads. Good governance begins with integrity and trust in democratic processes.
This conference brings together renowned scholars, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore challenges and offer actionable solutions to strengthen our democracy. They include Sultan Abubakar Sa’ad III – Sultan of Sokoto; Prof. Okey Ibeanu – Renowned professor, policy advocate, and global expert on governance, democracy, and development; Prof. Emmanuel Remi Aiyede – Expert in governance, democratic reforms, and transformative public policy; Prof. Bayo Olukoshi – distinguished professor with 35+ years of expertise in international relations, governance, and human rights; and Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo – lawyer, development activist, and politician.
