By Dare Akogun
As Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje prepares to mark his 60th birthday on February 25, 2024, a virtual international colloquium has been organized in his honor to commemorate the occasion.
The colloquium will focus on the topic: “The Role of Education in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa and the Developing World: Imperative of Strong Old Students and Alumni Associations.”
Prof. Uchefula U Chukwumaeze, SAN, FCArb, Vice Chancellor of Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria, is scheduled to present a paper at the event.
Scheduled 02:00 PM West Central Africa time, the virtual colloquium will provide a platform for insightful discussions and reflections on the vital role of education in driving sustainable development initiatives across Africa and other developing regions.
Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje’s milestone birthday serves as a poignant moment to not only celebrate his achievements but also to engage in meaningful dialogue that underscores the importance of education in shaping the future of our societies.
Participants from diverse backgrounds and regions are expected to join the virtual colloquium, contributing their perspectives and experiences to enrich the discussions and chart a path towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
This commemorative event stands as a testament to Dr. Adirieje’s dedication to education and his commitment to advancing sustainable development efforts in Africa and beyond.
About
DR. UZODINMA ADIRIEJE
Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje is a Health Economist, professional Evaluator, Researcher, ‘One Health’, Human Security and Development Advocate/Campaigner, independent Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Consultant, Certified Management Trainer/Facilitator; Climate Change, Energy and Biodiversity Advocate, Certified Projects/Programmes/Management Consultant, Certified Management Specialist, and PMERLT (Project/Programme Planning/Management, M&E, Research and Learning/Training) Expert; Conference Organizer, Columnist/Writer, Rights Activist, and Facilitator.
He is the CEO of Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) the CSOs global Network and Think-tank that has more than 2,300 (Two Thousand Three Hundred) member organizations in 106 (one hundred and six) countries across the World.
He is AHOA’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and President of the Society for Conservation and Sustainability of Energy and Environment in Nigeria (SOCSEEN).
Uzodinma serves as the Administrator/Moderator of 136 (One Hundred and Thirty-six) WhatsApp Groups on various projects/programmes and development interventions.
Dr. Adirieje is a ‘One Health’ Champion and Reproductive Health Advocate, Development Worker, Health and Community Systems Strengthening Specialist, and Community leader.
On 29 January 2024, Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje was elected as the Chairperson of the Global Civil Society Consortium on Climate Change and the Conferences of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (GCSCCC) – a worldwide/global consortium of civil society organizations and communities engaged in climate change issues.
