As the 2019 general elections draw closer and electorates prepare to choose leaders to represent them, Enough Is Enough Nigeria, a non-profit organisation is set to hold a fundraiser event on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos from6pm to 10pm.
The event tagged ‘Light A Candle’ will highlight EiE’s work on citizen engagement and public accountability over the last 8 years and it’s plan for the next 4 years, while raising money for its electoral programmes by auctioning items and time with some of Nigeria’s best and brightest. Emir Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano; Aliko Dangote, 2Baba, Banky W, Oby Ezekwesili, The Ighodalos, Tunde Bakare, Lanre Olusola, Ibukun Awosika, The Adeyemis, Aisha Oyebode, Tonye Cole, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Banke Meshida-Lawal, Omawumi, Jumoke Adenowo, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, Mai Atafo, Leke Alder and Akin Oyebode have all offered their time to be auctioned.
Over dinner, guests will enjoy performances by 2Baba, Aramide and Timi Dakolo.
Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director of EiE Nigeria added, “the phrase is at the heart of our work to educate citizens on their rights and responsibilities, so that we move from ranting to acting and occupy the “Office of the Citizen” the highest office in the land.”
