All is set for the Thanos’ Sports Colloquium coming up in Anambra at the Martina Plaza, Nnewi on November 30th, 2019. The colloquium will feature prominent sons and daughters of Nigeria who have contributed to sports in different ways, they will have the opportunity to speak on different topics related to Nigerian sports at the Colloquium. Foremost on the list are; Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Barrister Solomon Dalung, Maureen Mmadu, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, John Ogu and other notable guests and speakers.
Below is the profile of some of the guests.
Below is a press release from the organizers announcing the participation of Barrister Dalung.
Thanos’ Sports Colloquium is honored to have the pleasure of hosting the most successful Sports Minister in the history of Nigeria, Hon Barr Solomon Selcap Dalung (LLB, BL, LLM) as our Main Speaker at this year’s edition, as he will be speaking on:
Corruption In Nigeria Sports: Causes, Effects and Remedies
While many Nigerians took notice of Hon Dalung when he took charge of the Ministry of Youth and Sports as the Minister, a very many have no idea that there are many sides to this hard worker which include but not limited to –
Lawyer, Prison Officer, Academician, Community Leader, Human Right Advocate, Social Justice and Anti-Corruption Crusader, International Analyst with determination for selfless service.
Hon. Barr. Solomon Selcap Dalung Profile
Born on the 26th September 1964 Sabon-gida Town, Langtang South Local Government Area, Plateau State, he is married with children and fluent in 3 languages: Tarok English, and Hausa
With a Masters in Law certification from the University of Jos, Nigeria in 2008, he has amassed a great deal of work experience which are viz:
Honourable Minister Youth & Sport Development,
Federal Republic of Nigeria. 2015 – 2019
Deputy Chairman, Security Sub Committee,
APC Presidential Transition Committee 2015
APC Gubernatorial Aspirant, Plateau State 2014
State Zonal Coordinator, Plateau South, Subsidy Re-Investment and Empowerment Programme 2012 – 2015
Lecturer, Department of International law & Jurisprudence University of Jos 2004 -2011
Three Hundred Level Course Coordinator 2005-2005
Chairman, Langtang South Local Government Council 2007- 2008
National Analyst and International Commentator, BBC, VOA, DW, RFI, Radio Iran, National Dailies 2002 till Date
Legal Officer, Nigeria Prisons Headquarters Office, Garki, Abuja Nigeria 2003 -2004
Personal Assistant, Late Chief S. D. Lar, Adviser Emeritus, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria 2000- 2003
Assistant Inspector of Prisons, Nigeria Prisons Service 1980 -1999
Hon Barr Solomon Dalung has also held positions of responsibilities which include:
Financial Secretary, Caretaker Committee,
Law Students Society, Faculty of Law,
University of Jos, Nigeria. 1992 – 1993
Welfare Secretary, Students Union Government,
University of Jos, Nigeria 1994 – 1995
Secretary General, Plateau Youth Forum (PYF) 1995 – 1997
Secretary–General, Plateau Youth Council (PYC). 1997 – 1998
President, Plateau State Law Student’s Association 1998 – 2001
Chairman, Langtang South Local Government Council 2007 – 2008
State Zonal Coordinator, Plateau South, 2012 – 2014
Gubernatorial Aspirant, APC Plateau State 2014 – 2015
Honourable Minister of Youth & Sport Development,
Federal Republic of Nigeria. 2015 – 2019
Hon Barr. Solomon Dalung has tons of publications in his name as well as a shelf ton of awards from various institutions in Nigeria.
Thanos’ Sports Colloquium thanks him for his immeasurable service to the country and can’t wait to tap from his fountain of experience and wisdom on the 30th of November 2019 at the Martina Plaza (Innoson Plaza) opposite train station, Uru Umudim.”