Nigeria Round Table 15 03 2018 .pdf

Institute for Statecraft Event Document:
Point person: Harold Elletson elletson@btinternet.com 0049 151 1720 8817
Date/Time:
Thursday 15th March 2018 / 1530-1700 TBC
Location:
2 Temple Place; Board Room available?
Speaker/Principal Guest Details:
Donald Duke, former Governor of Cross Rivers State, Nigeria,
Event Details:
Round Table Discussion: Mr Duke is very likely to be a candidate in the next presidential elections in
Nigeria and is keen to discuss both the situation in West Africa, relations with Britain and Europe, and
wider political issues (eg terrorism, corruption, fraud etc).
Participation:
Fellows with an interest in the above matters; one or two representatives from the FCO / MoD. As fraud,
corruption and cyber-security are also issues of particular concern, anyone in HMG or related agencies
with an interest in these matters would be particularly welcome.
e.g. Phil Matthews, Euan Grant, Ian Cohen, Keith Sargent, SGMI/77 Bde, Richard White MOD, Roger
Golland, Yusuf Desai, Guy Spindler, Alistair Wood, others??? Parliament?
Equipment Needed:
TBC
Numbers expected:
TBC ? 20 (5 visitors + 15 IfS)
Dietary Requirements:
n/a
Printed Materials Required:
Attendee list; agenda
Statecraft staff needed for set-up:
Chris Donnelly, Guy Spindler, Dan Lafayeedney; others TBC
Follow up:
TBC

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