A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Philip Asiodu is expected to Chair the 2018 edition of annual development forum of the Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO).

A statement signed by Sabina Idowu-Osehobo, Chairperson, Planning Committee and James-Wisdom Abhulimen, Secretary, Planning Committee said Mike Obadan, a renowned Professor of Economics and Non-Executive Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will present the keynote paper.

The forum slated for August 24, 2018 has ‘Towards sustainable socio-Economic transformation of Nigeria: Options for non-state intervention’ as theme.

Osehobo said over 300 personalities including elected and appointed public office holders, government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, International Development Agencies, the academia, financial sector, Microfinance Institutions, Civil Society Organizations and the media are expected to attend the forum.

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