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Uganda, Nigeria, and USA: More CNV Action Week Events

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Kelly Osunbor of Benin City, Nigeria shares: “The Event kicked off at about 10:30am. The event had in attendance Professor Osaretin Aigbovo from the great University of Benin, who was the Key Note Speaker, also in attendance was the Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission represented by the Zonal Media Head, the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission Director, National Orientation Agency, The Nigerian Police Force was equally in attendance. The audience consisted of Serving Youth Corp Members, Tertiary University Students, immigration and select Public Secondary School Students.
Speakers after Speakers in the Event spoke on the ills of corruption and the attendant effect of corrupt practices. Several media houses were in attendance including ITV Benin, Channels Tv, Galaxy Tv. It was also aired on KU FM, Bronze FM and Vibes FM all located in Benin City Edo State. https://thennewspad.com/2019/09/22/activists-makes-fresh-demand-on-anti-graft-agencies/

Sheila Herlihy of Charlottesville, VA writes: “We had a lovely bilingual prayer service with quiet meditative time and an opportunity to share reflections and sign up for advocacy newsletters. It was an inspiring event for those who came!”