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CREATING STRENGTH WITHIN: Gala Supporting Nigerian Higher Education

Although you missed the Inaugural Gala at the Tavern on the Green in NYC, you can still donate here.


Honorees
Obiageli Ezekwesili, Vice President, World Bank
Hon. Donald M. Payne, Congressman D-10 New Jersey
Chairman, Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health
Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate
Rosa Whitaker, President and CEO, The Whitaker Group

Special Guest
Hon. Dr. Sam O. Egwu, Minister of Education,
The Federal Republic of Nigeria

June 24, 2009
Tavern on the Green
67th and Central Park West, New York City
Cocktails 6-7 pm. Dinner 7-10 pm


The 2008 NHEF Symposium

On November 13, 2008 leaders of the five NHEF Universities as well as renowned scientists, policymakers and business professionals in the diaspora discussed the challenges and opportunities in education and socio-economic development in emerging economies with a special focus on the case of Nigeria.

Keynote address was by Jeffrey Sachs, PhD, Director, Earth Institute, Columbia
University, the symposium highlit the contributions made by prominent experts and
researchers to help Nigeria attain Millennium Development Goals.

BEYOND THE IVORY TOWERS:
THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Case of Nigeria, Thursday, November 13, 2008
Low Library, Faculty Room, Columbia University, New York, NY

Every day, students are studying advanced math and science, debating the problems of Nigeria and the world, and creating new ideas in arts and literature. Undoubtedly, they are committed to becoming our next generation of leaders and we are committed to helping them succeed.

Nigerian universities are essential to sustain the country’s growing economy, a just and vibrant social structure, and a stable society. These institutions have a dire need for assistance.

We invite you to join us in supporting these institutions and helping to convert the Brain Drain of the Past into a meaningful Brain Gain for Nigeria.