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2024 Nkrumah Day Celebrations

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2024 Nkrumah Day Celebrations, Theme: Kwame Nkrumah's Vision, Our Reality: Integration and Pan-Africanism in the 21st Century, 20th September, 2024 at 2:00PM EAT, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Event Type Lecture/Talk
Nature of Event Physical
Audience General Public
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Event Details

Nkrumah Hall, as part of celebrations to mark 70 years of its existence is organising a public lecture in honour of the great Pan-Africanist it is named after, Kwame Nkrumah.

Theme of the Public Lecture: Kwame Nkrumah's Vision, Our Reality: Integration and Pan-Africanism in the 21st Century

Date and Time: Friday, 20th September, 2024 at 2:00PM EAT.

Chief Guest: Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Special Envoy tof Special Duties, Office of the President.

Objective: To cause students, alumni and the general population to reflect on Kwame Nkrumah's contributions to Pan-Africanism and integration, and explore how his vision and that of his compatriots can inform and inspire current efforts towards a more united and prosperous Africa.

Expected outcomes:

  • A deeper understanding of Nkrumah's vision and legacy
  • Identification of practical solutions to contemporary challenges
  • Strengthened networks and collaborations
  • Recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders
  • A renewed commitment to African unity and prosperity

Please see downloads for the concept note and poster.

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Concept Note (71.16 KB)
Event Poster (483.26 KB)