The forthcoming Kuramo Conference slated for 2-4th November, 2010 at Eko Hotels and Suites is actively encouraging the participation of Nigerian students and youth organizations at the conference.

The Kuramo Conference is an international summit of multidisciplinary experts and knowledge vendors drawn from business, finance, energy and the environment. A “must attend” for all interested in the confluence of policy, advocacy and development as it impacts the international community at large and the African continent in particular.

The confirmed plenary speakers are Mary Robinson, President - International Commission of Jurists, former President of the Republic of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner, Jesse Jackson, former US Special Envoy for Africa and two-time US presidential candidate and Right Honorable Lord Paul Boateng, Former UK Secretary to the Treasury. A welcome address will be delivered by Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, Governor of Lagos State.

On why students from Nigeria’s higher institutions are being encouraged to actively participate in the conference, The Youth Coordinator of the Conference, Mr. Adeola Austin Oyinlade said, "In the next 50 years only the youth of today would be in charge of things. It is, therefore, important to involve them now in all activities that will prepare them for national and international leadership and development."

The conference, which will host notable international and domestic professionals from various fields as speakers,discussants and session chairs, will be chaired by Hon. Justice Emmanuel O. Ayoola, CON, DCL, JSC (rtd) Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission in Nigeria.  Prof Yemi Osinbajo SAN serves as this year’s conference vice chair.

The conference is being organized by The Kuramo Conference 2010 planning committee, a collaboration between the Lagos State Government and leading private sector professionals.  The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Supo Shasore SAN is the conference planning committee chair and the vice-chair is Dr. Babatunde Ajibade SAN. The Kuramo Conference Project Director is Mrs. Jumoke Oduwole.

Students can apply individually and schools can sponsor their students to the conference at a special reduced student rate. Further details, information and updates for students and youth organizations can be found on the facebook group, KURAMO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2010 (STUDENTS/YOUTHS) PAGE on the link below http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=158326554196804&v=info

Registration can be made on the conference official website, http://thekuramoconference.org/ .

For further enquiries please contact The Youth Coordinator for the Conference, Mr. Adeola Austin Oyinlade via oyinadeaustin@yahoo.com