December 08, 2024
By Samuel Ogunsona
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is set to host two significant events aimed at promoting integrity, accountability, transparency, and human rights.
These events coincide with International Anti-Corruption and World Human Rights Days, focusing on addressing key issues affecting Nigeria’s governance and democracy.
The Conference on International Anti-Corruption Court and Public Presentation of the Compendium on 100 High-Profile Corruption Cases in Nigeria is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024, in Lagos. Organized in partnership with Integrity Initiatives International (III), a U.S.-based organization, the conference aims to engage young stakeholders in attaining global cooperation in the fight against corruption and repatriation of illicit assets.
Prof. Chidi Odinkalu will deliver the keynote address on “International Legal Mechanisms Towards Global Cooperation in the Fight Against Corruption & Repatriation of Illicit Assets.”
The 8th edition of the annual compendium on 100 high-profile corruption cases in Nigeria will also be publicly presented.
On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, HEDA will host the Gani Fawehinmi Impact and Integrity Awards (GFIIA), an annual event celebrating individuals who demonstrate exceptional integrity and contribute significantly to national development.
The awards align with the theme of this year’s World Human Rights Day: “Equality – Reducing Inequalities and Advancing Human Rights.”
Ms. Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri will deliver the award lecture on “Violation of Human Rights & Inequalities: Combating the Duo Threat to Democratic Sustainability.”
The GFIIA recognizes the importance of maintaining integrity amid challenges and celebrates Fawehinmi’s legacy as a legal luminary and advocate for justice.
Both events underscore HEDA’s commitment to combating corruption, promoting integrity, and protecting human rights. Media organizations, stakeholders, and the general public are invited to participate in these landmark gatherings.
