THEME: NIGERIA'S GOLDEN JUBILEE: VOICES FROM THE DIASPORA...
RE-EXAMINING THE PAST, EVALUATING THE PRESENT, TO
SHAPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE.
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2010 TIME: 1.30PM TO 4.30PM
VENUE: RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE, ONE CAPITOL HILL,
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, USA

The objective of this year's presentation is to provide a forum for diverse and constructive analysis of Nigeria's history, and chain of events, since January 1, 1914, when a 'stranger', and representative of Britain, Frederick Lugard (later to become the first Governor-General) merged the Protectorates of Southern and Northern Nigeria, and the whole country became known as the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. On October 1, 1954, the country was renamed as the Federation of Nigeria. Britain subsequently granted independence to Nigeria on October 1, 1960.

This event presents tremendous opportunities to develop homegrown, innovative and sustainable ideas for resolving some of Nigeria's challenges. Submission of papers are welcomed from friends and descendants of Nigeria from across the globe. Please furnish the following information in your proposal: Paper Title, abstract (200 words maximum), your mailing address, email, phone and fax number, by September 25, 2010. You will be notified of acceptance and other details by email. Selected papers, preferably in English, will be considered for future publication. Papers will also be accepted in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, or other Nigerian languages as long as the English translations are attached.

Suggested topics:
* Nigeria's history (1914 to present
* Religious & Ethnic Intolerance
* Social, Political, Economic or Leadership Issues
* Education, Press & Media
* Healthcare, Housing, Poverty & Infrastructures
* Youth, Women affairs or Labor
* Human Rights, Judiciary, Corruption or Security
* Nigerians in the Diaspora
* Culture, Music, Sports or Development
* Past Heroes/Trailblazers/Rulers

Please forward your proposals or enquiries to:
(mail) Symposium Committee/Yoruba Elders, P. O. Box 324,
Providence, RI 02901-0324, USA
(Email) sam.saaglobal@gmail.com (Subject: Yoruba Elders 2010 Providence, RI, Symposium)