Leaders and Distinguished individuals across Africa are gathered in Nigeria’s capital for the 11th Bola Tinubu Colloquium, which is an annual event held on 28th March 2019 to mark the birthday of the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu.
The event which focuses on tackling critical issues affecting the government and people of Nigeria is being attended by the vice president of the federal republic of Nigeria among other important dignitaries. This year’s colloquium which marks the 67th birthday of Mr. Tinubu will focus on jobs and the economy.
According to organizers, the objective is to outline and showcase the government’s efforts to add millions of jobs over the next four years through policies and investment in agriculture, industrialization, and technology/creative sector.
“This will also highlight the Next Level initiatives to prepare the people for the jobs of the future through education and skills.”
Among the guest that have arrived so far are Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State Governor; Rauf Aregbesola, immediate past governor of Osun State and Chris Ngige, Nigeria's Minister of Labor and Employment.