Xenophobia: Lumumba, Tuggar, Dabiri-Erewa to Lead Pan-Africanism Debate
Renowned anti-corruption advocate, Prof. P. L. O. Lumumba; former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; and Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, are expected to lead discussions on xenophobia and Pan-Africanism at an event in Lagos.
The discussion, themed “Xenophobia Contradicts Pan-Africanism,” will feature at the Grand End-of-Year Event of The Bridge Club of Lagos scheduled for November 12, 2026.
Respected columnist and broadcaster, Dr. Reuben Abati, will moderate the discussion.
In a statement announcing the programme, the President of The Bridge Club of Lagos, Mr. A. U. Mustapha, SAN, said the growing incidence of xenophobia required urgent attention to prevent further damage to African unity.
“It is time to bring xenophobia to the forefront of public discourse before it further erodes African unity,” he said.
Mustapha said the club was bringing together experts from different backgrounds to examine the causes of hostility among Africans and identify practical solutions.
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He recalled that African countries had stood together in the struggle against colonialism, stressing that the continent must now confront divisions threatening its shared progress.
According to him, the discussions will examine the economic, social and political factors driving xenophobia, with recommendations to be communicated to relevant governments and institutions for possible action.
He said the goal was to promote an Africa where citizens of different countries could live, work and contribute without fear of hostility or discrimination.
Founded in Lagos in 2017 by professionals from diverse backgrounds, The Bridge Club of Lagos provides a platform for dialogue on issues of national and international importance.
The club’s annual gathering examines the implications of domestic and foreign policies for Nigeria and contributes to conversations on national development, international relations and foreign direct investment.
Other participants include Prof. David Aworawo, Head of the Department of History and International Studies at the University of Lagos; Amb. Godwin Adakole Adama, former Consul-General of Nigeria in South Africa; and Prof. Bobby J. Moroe, Consul-General of South Africa in Nigeria.
By PRNigeria
