Triangle International Magazine has announced plans to mark its 10th anniversary with a landmark lecture and dinner scheduled for April 2, at the Great Hall, King’s College London (Strand Campus), under the theme, “Harnessing the Role of Nigerians in the Diaspora for National Development.” The anniversary event, which signals a major milestone for the international publication, will bring together policy makers, academics, media professionals and members of the Nigerian diaspora for a high- level conversation on national growth and global collaboration.
According to details released by the organisers, the 10th anniversary celebration will feature an inspiring lineup of thought leaders drawn from government, academia and the media.
The guest speaker is Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, Federal Republic of Nigeria. He is expected to deliver the keynote address, setting the tone for discussions around diaspora engagement and its strategic importance to Nigeria’s development trajectory. Also billed as Special Guest is Prof. Funmi Olonisakin, Vice-Principal (International) and Professor of Security, Leadership and Development at King’s College London. Her participation underscores the academic and global dimension of the event, which is being hosted at one of the United Kingdom’s leading institutions. Prof. Ojo Emmanuel Ademola, Artificial Intelligence Researcher of Cybersecurity and Information Technology Management, will also speak at the anniversary lecture, adding a technology and innovation perspective to the discourse, while Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director, Sahara Power Group will serve as Co-Speaker, further enriching the discourse with additional insights aligned with the event’s theme.
The organisers said the programme will be enriched by a panel of dynamic discussants, while Seun Okinbaloye will serve as moderator. The event will be hosted by Otunba Femi Salako.
Described as more than a celebration, the anniversary gathering is positioned as a platform for reflection and forward-thinking dialogue. With the theme focused on harnessing the role of Nigerians in the diaspora, the event aims to spotlight the contributions of Nigerians living abroad and explore pathways for strengthening their impact on national development. The countdown to the celebration has already begun, with organisers describing the event as just weeks away. They are calling on stakeholders, members of the diaspora, and the wider community to save the date and be part of what is billed as an unforgettable evening of intellectual engagement and celebration.
With an influential lineup and a timely theme, the April 2 event at King’s College London is expected to serve as a rallying point for conversations on how Nigerians in the diaspora can play an even greater role in shaping the nation’s future.