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Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, will chair the sixth edition of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards in Abuja, where prominent political figures, policy experts and civil society stakeholders will examine the growing concerns over violence, insecurity and democratic governance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The event, organised by Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, will also feature human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, as the keynote speaker.

Themed “Barrel to Ballot: The Naturalisation of Violence, Nigeria’s Polity and its Democratic Circus,” the colloquium will explore the relationship between insecurity and Nigeria’s political development, with particular attention to the implications for democratic institutions and electoral credibility.

Sani, Fasua, Nwoye, Ikechukwu, Buba Galadima Announced Panelists

Announced panelists include former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani; Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ben Nwoye; Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, mni; President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua; and Zainab Buba Galadima.

Discussions are expected to address the challenges posed by insecurity and political violence, their effects on democratic institutions, and the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process.

The deliberations are particularly significant as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Promoting Dialogue on Africa’s Development

Launched in 2021, Frontier Discourse is an annual colloquium established to promote dialogue between African leaders and citizens, encourage policy reviews and facilitate the exchange of ideas on development.

The initiative also recognises individuals whose contributions have advanced Africa’s growth and development.

It is organised by Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, a privately owned print and digital publication established in 2020. Since its launch, the platform has provided a forum for discussions on national and continental issues.

The sixth edition will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Nigerian National Merit Award House, popularly known as Merit House, in Maitama, Abuja.

The red carpet is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., while the main event will commence at 11 a.m.

Beyond the keynote address and panel discussions, the programme will feature history sessions, comedy, poetry and exhibitions.

Expected participants include business leaders, religious figures, traditional rulers, politicians, youth groups, civil society organisations, professional bodies and members of educational institutions.

The organisers said attendance and registration are free. Interested participants can reserve seats through the registration link: https://forms.gle/C6Rtpjv5gQUBm31T9.

For sponsorship, partnership and other enquiries, members of the public can call or send WhatsApp messages to 09137940957.

The event partners include One Stewart Ventures Limited, Frontline Africa, Igwesi Human Development Centre, Steve Oruruo Foundation, ROWE Oil and Royal Entourage Consult.