
Nigeria's education and business communities will celebrate Professor Otonti Nduka's 100th birthday with a two-day centenary event on May 8 and 9, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Professor Nduka, a former President of the Nigerian Academy of Education and recipient of the Distinguished Professor of the Century award, is recognized for his advocacy of values-based education in Africa. The event will host the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, as special guest of honor, and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminialayi Fubara, as chief host. Kingsley Moghalu, a renowned economist and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, will deliver the keynote address. The celebration will also feature the launch of the Otonti Nduka Foundation for Values Education Endowment Fund, aiming to raise N5bn for scholarships, teacher training, and research. Legal luminary and former Attorney General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi, is also expected to attend. The program includes a national conference with panel discussions on "Reviving Values in a Digital Age" and "Ethical Leadership for National Development," followed by cultural activities. The event, expected to attract over 1,500 participants, aims to honor Professor Nduka's legacy and emphasize the importance of values education in addressing national challenges.
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This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by Punch Nigeria.