The Olu Pessu Philanthropic Foundation, a non-political body is mobilising for a world class democratic dialogue on good governance.
The Chairman of the Foundation, Mr Olu Pessu disclosed this in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Warri, Delta State.
According to the convener, the maiden annual conference would bring together political heads, leaders and activists adding that it would be a regional meeting.
Pessu, political activist from the Awolowo school of thought said that the invited leaders would interface with the young Africans in a constructive forward-looking dialogue to impact positively in democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
The communication mogul added that the conference would also deliberate on how to ensure that the government abide by the their democratically agreed promises and sterned corruption.
Pessu noted that poverty and corruption goes beyond the lack of income and productive resources to ensure a sustainable livelihood.
According to the member of the Afenifere group, the manifestations of poverty included: hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and healthcare
Others were: bad governance, human rights abuses and lack of citizens participation in the decision making process.
“Olu Pessu Philanthropic Foundation also known as Olu Pessu Philanthropies prime mission is to raise awareness and transformations to tackle social problems like poverty and corruption that are wide spread in Nigeria and Africa.
“With many people living below the poverty line and struggling to meet their basic needs.
‘Corruption is a major social problem with many government officials and some individuals engaging in corrupt practices that hinders development and progress,” he said.
Recall that Pessu is a son of a former lower court Judge and an Action Group activist during the colonial era and second Republic lawmaker representing Warri South Constituency under the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN).
