The Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity, a non-governmental organisation operating in Nigeria and Maryland, United States with United Nations Consultative Status and University of Washington will jointly hold a session on “Sustainable Energy Security in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Prospects” during the spring meetings of World Bank and IMF Boards of Governors Meetings billed for 15th and 20th of April, at Washington DC, United States.
ln the statement jointly issued by Olufemi Aduwo who is the Permanent Representative of (CCDI) and Professor Dan Schwart, a Director of Clean Energy, University of Washington, the objectives are to highlight the challenges of oil theft and international dimension and how to tackle this menace and also the prospects available to potential investors.
Wally Adeyemo, the Nigerian-American and the current Deputy Secretary of Treasury, United States, will deliver a keynote message at the session.
Aduwo added that the mission of CCDI is to ensure that the world remains an unparalleled community of freedom, peace, security, and shared values, including individual liberty, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
“We are united in our commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations the three main pillars: Peace and Security, Rights and Sustainable Development”,
He said since 2012, the organisation has organised sessions during World Bank & IMF Boards of Governors meetings and also at United Nations, New York on global and regional socio-political issues.
Commenting on the lingering crisis between Russia and Ukraine, the representative of the organisation claimed it submitted letter and met with the Director General, United Nations Office at Geneva on how the war could be curbed he said, noting that the global economic progress is faltering.
“The uncertainty caused by COVID-19 ,Russia invasion of Ukraine ,dramatic shifts in international trade and political upheaval have left many disillusioned and triggered social tension ,worsened inequality acros the world and a more urgent need to foster cooperation is urgently needed.
Aduwo said regardless the global economy situation in Nigeria, all hands must be on deck to resolve the crisis and the major issues. The government must tackle corruption and end stealing with impunity among government officials which include elected officials and top civil servants, he stated.