Uyo, Nigeria — October 22, 2025
The Pan-African Dialogue Institute (TPADI) has commenced the construction of its proposed Pan-African City and International Headquarters Complex with a formal groundbreaking ceremony held at the University of Uyo Main Campus, Akwa Ibom State. The two-day event, which ran from October 21 to 22, marks a major infrastructural milestone for the Institute and a significant development in the region’s academic and cultural landscape.
The ceremony took place at the 500-Seater ICT Hall of the University and attracted dignitaries from across Nigeria and other African countries.
Vice Chancellor Chairs Ceremony
The event was chaired by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, who described the project as a critical investment in Africa’s future and an opportunity for the University to host a continental intellectual hub.
In his remarks, Professor Ndaeyo commended TPADI for what he termed a “bold and visionary stride” toward advancing Pan-African scholarship, leadership development, and intercontinental dialogue. He pledged the University’s continued support for the project.
TPADI President Outlines Vision
Hosting the event, the International President of TPADI, Associate Professor Effiong Joseph Udo, said the Pan-African City would serve as a world-class center for research, leadership training, and cultural dialogue.
According to him, the initiative is designed to function as:
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A living archive of African wisdom
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A center for historical inquiry and contemporary dialogue
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A repository for indigenous knowledge systems
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A hub for cultivating new generations of African leaders
He described the groundbreaking as “the beginning of a continental legacy that will inspire Africa for centuries.”
Pan-African Delegates Attend
The ceremony recorded the presence of distinguished guests, including Dr. Maliam Mdoko from Malawi, academic leaders, policymakers, development partners, and representatives of Pan-African organizations. Their attendance underscored growing regional support for TPADI’s developmental vision.
The gathering also served as a platform to formally announce the Pan-African City’s intended role as a unifying symbol of African identity, progress, and intellectual advancement.
A Vision of Unity and Future Growth
The Pan-African City Project is expected to house TPADI’s International Headquarters and offer state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to African studies, leadership development, and cross-cultural exchange. The Institute noted that the facility would provide an environment where Africa’s past, present, and future perspectives can be studied, preserved, and projected.
Stakeholders described the project as a collaborative effort aimed at promoting knowledge production, cultural revival, and Pan-African cooperation.
Public Invitation Issued
Ahead of the event, TPADI extended an official invitation to the public, partners, and advocates of Pan-African development to witness the groundbreaking ceremony. According to the announcement, the project represents a “visionary step toward building a world-class hub for Pan-African ideas, leadership, and collaboration.”
Looking Ahead
With the commencement of construction, TPADI says it is laying the foundation for an institutional legacy that aligns with its guiding philosophy:
“We are African, and Africa is our business.”
The Pan-African City is expected to contribute significantly to the intellectual, cultural, and developmental discourse on the continent once completed.
Some pictures from the event Event
