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IDES OF MARCH
The lingering fuel scarcity as well as the harsh economic
climate has led some people to relate this month to the Ides of
March!
What then is the Ides of March all about?
Speakers Corner…is ready for 2016
SPEAKING OF FREE SPEECH……
“Literature is the immortality of
speech.”
August von Schlegel, 1767-1845,
German poet and critic
“Speech is external thought, and
thought internal speech.”
Antoine Rivarol, 1753-1801,
French journalist
Historically, it was culled from Shakespearean times when a
soothsayer's warning to Julius Caesar, "Beware the Ides of
March," has forever imbued that date with a sense of
foreboding. (Wikipedia)
So, with trying times ahead, could we say this March is a sign
of the times to come?
Visit our website – www.speakerscorner.com.ng to view all our
videos of the past year and the newsletters you may have
missed.
“It is better to debate a question without
settling it than to settle a question
without debating it.”
Joseph Joubert, 1754-1824,
French essayist
“In all intellectual debates, both sides
tend to be correct in what they affirm,
and wrong in what they deny.”
John Stuart Mill, 1806-1873,
British philosopher
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Happy Easter to all Active Citizens!
MARCH 2016
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Out and About
Internet Freedom Forum
SCTN joined other participants to attend an internet
freedom form organised by the Paradigm Initiative of
Nigeria’s Gbenga Sesan. Participants were drawn from 8
countries and had Facebook Head of Africa in attendance.
-----------------------------------------------------------------Peace and Conflict Initiatives
SCTN participated at the Stakeholders Peace and Security
Forum and policy dialogue on the separatist agitations and
democratic consolidations organised by the Institute of
Peace and Conflict Resolution
---------------------------------------------------------------FCT Elections preparations
SCTN participated in the Inter – Agency Consultative
Committee on Elections and Security (ICCES) in Abuja
held in preparation for the upcoming FCT Elections. Other
stakeholders represented included NOA, INEC, FRSC,
NPF, DSS etc to ensure a smooth and peaceful process.
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Community participation and active citizenship
Participating at a stakeholders of the Inter –Agency Consultative
Committee on Elections and Security with SCTNs Ali Makinta.
TEAM SCTN OUT AND ABOUT
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From The Directors Desk
Speakers Corner Trust Nigeria’s first debate for the year
took place on 30 March 2016 thanks to support from
FOSTER.
Photos and details will be available in the April edition of
the E – Newsletter.
As usual, Speakers Corner is committed to bringing to you
more robust and interesting debates and discussions on
issues that you hold dear to your heart.
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About Speakers’ Corner Trust Nigeria
1.Corner project aims to promote freedom of speech, public debate
The Speakers’
and active citizenship as a means of revitalizing civil society in the UK and
supporting its development in emerging democracies like Nigeria.
Speakers’ Corner Trust (SCT) is a registered charity in the UK established in
2007. Following extensive consultation; Speakers’ Corner Trust Nigeria (SCTN)
was established as an Incorporated Trust in Nigeria in 2011.
On the Board of SCT Nigeria are Dr. Hussaini Abdu, Mrs Maryam Uwais and Dr. T
Koripamo - Agary. The Chairman of the Board is Dr. Kole Shettima.
SCT Nigeria was founded by Mr Peter Bradley, former British MP who is also the
Director of Speakers Corner Trust UK.
SCTN is funded by the Ford Foundation. In October 2014, SCTN entered into a
collaborative partnership with the National Orientation Agency.
SCTN also organizes Schools Debates for
younger people