The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is thrilled to announce plans for a week-long celebration commemorating its 20th Anniversary and 23 years of continuous impact in promoting good governance, environmental sustainability, and social justice. Established in November 2001 and officially incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on 24th February, 2004. HEDA has remained steadfast in its commitment to driving positive change in Nigeria and beyond.
According to the leading civil society organization’s Chairman, Mr. Olanrewaju Suraju, the celebration will feature a series of engaging events designed to reflect on past achievements, strengthen partnerships, and chart a course for the future.
“The celebration will kick off with a Media Leaders Interactive Session and Dinner on Sunday, February 18th, 2024. This event will bring together prominent figures from the media industry and civil society organizations (CSOs) to reaffirm commitment to driving positive change and promoting accountability in our society.” He said.
Following the interactive session, HEDA Resource Centre will organize a visitation to the Ikoyi Maximum Prison on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, as part of its commitment to advocating for prison reform, social justice and support indigent inmates towards their bail conditions.
On Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, HEDA will host a Cocktail Meet and Greet and Anti-corruption Course Unveiling in collaboration with the University of Lagos Consult, highlighting the organization’s dedication to training Nigerians on illicit assets tracing, Anti-corruption mechanisms and good governance.
The week-long celebration will continue with a Jummat Service Prayer on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, to express gratitude to the Almighty for the organization’s achievements and seek blessings for future endeavors.
The pinnacle of the celebration will be the 20th Anniversary Lecture on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, featuring distinguished speakers and thought leaders reflecting on two decades of impact and discussing strategies for addressing pressing societal challenges, to be addressed by the EFCC Chairman, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede.
Finally, on Sunday, February 25th, 2024, HEDA Resource Centre will hold a Church Thanksgiving service to express gratitude for the organization’s journey and the support of its partners and stakeholders.
Mr. Suraju expressed his excitement about the upcoming festivities, stating, “Our 20th Anniversary is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of everyone who has contributed to HEDA’s mission over the past two decades. We look forward to celebrating our achievements and renewing our commitment to creating a better, more just society.”
Members of the media, civil society organizations, government officials, partners, academia, and the public are invited to join HEDA Resource Centre in celebrating this significant milestone.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is a leading civil society organization dedicated to promoting good governance, environmental sustainability, and social justice in Nigeria. Since its establishment in November 2001, HEDA has been at the forefront of advocacy efforts to hold government officials and institutions accountable and advance the rights of marginalized communities.