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HallowMace Foundation announces change of venue for annual legislative conference
The Hallowmace Foundation has announced this year’s ‘Annual Legislative Conference’, the fifth of its series from holding at Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel and Towers to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall of Nixon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
In a statement which was issued by the Head, Information and Public Affairs Desk, Mr Victor Baba Okpanachi and which was sent to CAPITAL POST on Monday, said, the change of venue was due to the ongoing renovation of the facility.
The statement also added that the initial date of the event which was 30th November, 2022 has been rescheduled for 1st December, 2022.
It read: “As you are all aware, planning for the 5th Annual National Legislative Conference has been ongoing for months.
“The Conference which hitherto was to hold on Wednesday the 30th of November at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, has been changed.
“The uncertainties surrounding the Management tussle, imminent shut down and assumed renovations to be carried out at the Sheraton hotel, Abuja, deemed it super necessary to change the venue.
“We are glad to announce to you, that the event will now hold on the 1st of December, 2022 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall of Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
“The event promises to be top-notch as HallowMace Foundation in Partnership with the National Orientation Agency have over the years, continued to improve on its perfection in putting together a conference aimed at improving Legislative effectiveness and deepening Democratic values, while bringing the Parliament closer to the people.
“We regret the abrupt and ill-timed change.
“However, we promise an engaging Conference with the Theme:
NIGERIA’S LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE: REFLECTIONS ON LEGISLATIVE TURNOVER, INSTITUTION BUILDING AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY
“This Year’s edition will witness the official Presentation of the 2022 Constituency Project Tracking Report by BudgIT Nigeria.
“As we put in concerted efforts in bringing to you, the best Legislative Conference in assessment and farewell to members of the 9th National Assembly, kindly note that Nation Building is a collective responsibility.”