Event Overview

The Africa Day Annual International Conference on Precision Citizen Participation (PCP) 2022 was a virtual event held from May 19 to May 25, 2022, focusing on fostering collaboration and unveiling opportunities for private-sector citizens and institutions. Hosted on Zoom, the conference featured daily sessions from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM across various time zones, with the opening ceremony on May 19, 2022, at 12:00 PM GMT. Organized by TogetherPeople and the Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), in collaboration with the Precision Citizen Participation Initiative (PCPI), the event aimed to align with the AU's Agenda 2063, promoting sustainable development and citizen engagement.

Key Details

• Dates: May 19 - May 25, 2022
• Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (various time zones: EAT, GMT, WAT, SAST, CAT, Shanghai, New York)
• Venue: Virtual (Zoom)
• Meeting IDs:
  • 879 8821 5080 (Days 1-6)
  • 885 5871 1132 (Opening Ceremony and other days)
• Passcodes:
  • 572403 (Days 1-6)
  • 605834 (Opening Ceremony and other days)

Organizers

• Main Organizers:
  • TogetherPeople
  • Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)
• Supporting Initiative:
  • Precision Citizen Participation Initiative (PCPI)

Speakers

• Day 1 (May 19, Opening Ceremony):
  • Prof. Zakaria FF Hassan (Coordinator, UN's Food and Agriculture Organization)
  • Dr. Mohammed A Ibrahim (Nigerian Young Academy)
  • Dr. Justine G Nzewunji, PhD (Young Scientists, Global Young Academy)
  • All Participants (Focus on soil productivity contributions)
• Day 4 (May 22):
  • H.E. Amb. Chimezie O Ogu (Consul General, Nigeria)
  • Abiodun A Egbetokun, PhD (Assistant Director, National Centre for Technology)
  • Lt. Col. GKN Mensah-Yawson, PhD (Ghana Armed Forces)
  • Mrs. Christiane B Adovelande (Founder, Africa-Asia Solidarity)
• Day 5 (May 23):
  • Prof. OyeWale Tomori, FAS, NNOM, NAM (Member, WHO Advisory Group)
  • Prof. Isaac U Asuzu, FAS (Snakebite and Envenoming)
  • Prof. Charles A Igwe, FAS (Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria)
  • Elijah C. Odi, PhD (President OAAD Global)
• Day 6 (May 24):
  • H.E. Amb. Anderson N Madubike (High Commissioner, Nigeria to Australia)
  • Lt. Col. Gordon KN Mensah-Yawson, PhD (Ghana Armed Forces)
  • Prof. ShengXiong ZHANG, PhD (Founder, Shanghai Mingde Learning)
  • Ms. Manal Harrouche (The African Union Diaspora Directorate)

Purpose and Impact

The conference aimed to unveil opportunities for private-sector citizens and institutions, aligning with the AU "Africa We Want" Agenda 2063. It featured discussions on technology, sustainability, and citizen participation, with speakers from diverse fields including academia, government, and international organizations. The event highlighted contributions to soil productivity, climate-smart agriculture, and global development, fostering a platform for innovative solutions.

Additional Notes

The event included a diverse lineup of speakers from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Australia, and China, reflecting a global perspective. For further details, contact info@africanacademicdoctors.org or president@africanacademicdoctors.org. Partners included the Nigerian Young Academy, SMILO, and various international organizations.