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Convention 2026 · Friday 27 November 2026

GSN UK Inaugural Convention and Investiture of Officers

“The Nigeria We Want: Good Governance, Accountability and the Power of the Diaspora”

Countdown to the convention on Friday 27 November 2026.

The essentials

When and where

Date
Friday 27 November 2026
Time
3:00pm to 11:00pm (London time)
Venue
The Lighthouse Theatre
262–274 Camberwell Road
Camberwell, London SE5
Getting there
Many bus routes stop on Camberwell Road. The nearest stations are Elephant & Castle and Denmark Hill.

Special guests

Our invited guests

  • Invited

    H.E. Peter Gregory Obi

    Former Governor of Anambra State, 2027 presidential candidate

  • Invited

    H.E. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

    Former Governor of Kano State, running mate

On the day

Programme

  1. Arrival, registration and networking

    Doors open. Collect your badge and programme.

  2. Opening ceremony

    National anthems, opening prayers and welcome address.

  3. Keynote addresses

    Special guests speak on the convention theme.

  4. Panel: Good governance and accountability

    Leaders, academics and community voices in conversation.

  5. Town hall

    Your questions, answered on stage.

  6. Investiture of Officers

    Officers of GSN UK are formally sworn in.

  7. Dinner and cultural performances

    Celebrating unity through food, music and culture.

  8. Awards and vote of thanks

    Recognising service to the community.

  9. Close

    Safe journey home.

Times are a guide and may change.

Voices

Speakers

  • Speaker to be announced

    Keynote speaker

  • Speaker to be announced

    Panellist: Accountability

  • Speaker to be announced

    Panellist: The diaspora

  • Speaker to be announced

    Town hall moderator

Book your seat

Register for the Convention

Registration is required for every guest. You will receive a ticket with a QR code by email.

We will email your ticket here.

We will select a range of questions to put to our guests.

For example wheelchair access, hearing loop or a companion seat.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is the convention free to attend?

Registration is required for every guest. You will receive a ticket with a QR code by email once you register.

How many seats can I book?

You can book up to four seats on one registration. Every seat shares the same ticket code.

Is the venue accessible?

Tell us about any accessibility needs on the registration form and our team will contact you to make arrangements.

Can I ask a question at the town hall?

Yes. Add your question on the registration form. We will select a range of questions to put to our guests.

How do I get there?

The Lighthouse Theatre is on Camberwell Road, London SE5. Many bus routes stop nearby. Elephant & Castle and Denmark Hill are the closest stations.

Is GSN a political party?

No. GSN is non-partisan. We welcome people of all political views who believe in good governance.

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Brochure advert prices
SpacePrice
Full page£100
Inside back cover£300
Back cover£300
Centre page£300
Inside front coverReserved
Opposite inside front coverReserved
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