Study Circle Training in Nigeria
December 17th, 2005
Following on October’s interview with DLF Study Circle Coordinator Emmanuel Ivorgba, we‘re delighted to report on Nigeria’s group training for Study Circle participants of Northwest Africa. The training was held October 27 at the Zainab Hotel in Jos, capital of Plateau State.
The theme of the program, Study Circle Dialogue for Promoting Global Peace and Social Ethics, attracted 28 individuals and dignitaries from the Plateau Traditional Council, the Leadership Development Center – Lagos, and a representative of the Plateau Peace Concert 2005.
Those in attendance were unanimous on calling for The Dalai Lama Foundation to continue moving forward to establish Study Circles in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. “These Circles will greatly facilitate the coming together, promotion, and cementing of bonds of friendship, love and harmony. Not only among the different peoples of these regions, but of the world,” Ivorgba said.
Participants at the training program made a special commitment to mobilize Nigerians to establish and participate in Study Circle dialogues in urban as well as rural communities in Nigeria. Finally, participants called on the Study Circle Coordinator to ensure that the training program is done annually.
Emmanuel can be reached at studycircles@dlfound.org
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