THEME: Strategic Solutions for Good Governance, Food Security & Sustainable Growth In Nigeria.

Introduction:
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its history, grappling with multifaceted challenges that hinder its socio-economic progress, governance challenges, insecurity, food crisis, unstable exchange rate, corruption and pressing issues that demand strategic and innovative solutions.

The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria in
recognizing these challenges, seeks to address them
through its 2024 Conference themed, "Strategic
Solutions for Good Governance, Food Security and
Sustainable Growth in Nigeria.”

This Conference aims to foster dialogue, share best
practices, and develop actionable strategies to
enhance governance, ensure food security and
stimulate sustainable growth.

The primary objectives of the Conference are to:
1. Facilitate discussions on effective governance and leadership practices.
2. Explore innovative solutions to food security challenges.
3. Develop policies and strategies for economic stability and sustainable growth.
4. Encourage collaboration between current leaders and their predecessors.
5. Address the realities and aspirations of the Nigerian
people.

SUB-THEMES

1. Leadership and Citizenship:
- Empowering People and Communities as Tools for Effective Good Governance.
- Effective governance begins with strong, inclusive leadership and active citizenship. This sub-theme will explore:
- The role of leadership in fostering community engagement and empowerment.
- Strategies for building trust between government and citizens.
- The impact of civic education and participation on governance outcomes.
- Case studies of successful leadership and community partnership models.

2. Ensuring Food Security:
- Taming the Challenges and Exploring Innovative Approaches to Agriculture.
- Food security is critical for national stability and development. This sub-theme will address:
- The current state of food security in Nigeria and the main challenges faced.
- Innovative agricultural practices and technologies that can boost productivity.
- Policies to support smallholder farmers and improve
supply chain efficiency.
- The role of government and private sector partnerships in ensuring food security.

3. Stabilizing the Economy:
- Policies for Sustainable Growth and Development.
- Economic stability is essential for sustainable development. This sub-theme will cover:
- Analysis of Nigeria's current economic challenges and potential solutions.
- Effective fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize and grow the economy.
- The importance of diversifying the economy to reduce dependency on oil.
- Strategies for attracting foreign investment and boosting local industries.

4. Projects Sustainability and Completion as a
- Panacea for Effective Development.
- Sharing collaboration between past and present leaders can enhance governance continuity.

This sub-theme will discuss:
- The importance of completing ongoing projects for national development.
- Best practices for ensuring smooth transitions and knowledge transfer.
- The role of mentorship and advisory councils in governance.
- Success stories of collaborative projects and their impacts.

5. The Renewed Hope Agenda: Prospects and Challenges.
- The Renewed Hope Agenda offers a vision for Nigeria's future. This sub-theme will explore:
- The goals and key elements of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
- Challenges in implementing the agenda and strategies to overcome them.
- The potential socio-economic impacts of achieving the agenda's objectives.
- Lessons learned from past national development plans.

6. Over Hauling Our Educational Curriculum as a - Springboard for Wealth Creation.
- Education as pathway for skills acquisition
- Unemployment as a fallout of fault lines in our Educational Planning.
- Employment generation through innovative and
creative dynamics.