The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, organisers of the Wole Soyinka Lecture Series wish to announce that former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola is to deliver the 26th Edition of the Wole Soyinka Lecture Series.
The lecture is slated for August 2nd, 2024 at the June 12 Cultural centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State in continuation of the celebration of the 90th birthday of Prof. Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate.
Fashola, a two-time governor of Lagos State will speak on the theme: The Baby or the Bathwater: Navigating the Dark Tunnels of Systemic Corruption to Nationhood.
The Chairman of the occasion is former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Rt Hon Chief Emeka Anyaoku.
The Wole Soyinka Lecture Series is an annual lecture organised to celebrate the life, times, and works of the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.
The lecture since its maiden edition in 1994 has become a credible platform for advocates for social justice, credible leadership, good governance, and democratic ideals.
Previous speakers at the lecture series include Prof Ibrahim Ayagi, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, Rear Admiral Ndubusi Kanu, Prof Femi Odekunle, Prof Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Prof Chidi Odinkalu, Chief Rotimi Willaims, Amb Dr Robin Sanders among others.
This year’s event will also feature the maiden edition of the Prof Wole Soyinka Award for Youth Leadership and Innovation.
The award to be presented by Prof Wole Soyinka is an initiative designed to honour and celebrate the remarkable achievements of young leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, dedication, and innovative efforts in addressing societal challenges.
Also billed for the event is the public presentation of the book Ship Ahoy: The History of the National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity (1952-2022).
The book will be reviewed by Prof David Aworawo, Head of Department, History, University of Lagos.
The events of the day will be rounded off with a drama sketch: The Wheels of Justice, written by the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka.
Abiola Owoaje
NAS Capoon
Abuja
