On Saturday, 14th June 2025, The Pan-African Dialogue Institute (TPADI) held a vibrant and inspiring UBUNTU Open House Forum, an all-members gathering specially designed to welcome new members into the TPADI community.
With the spirit of Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — the forum reaffirmed TPADI’s commitment to unity, collaboration, and continental solidarity.
The session, held at 6:00 AM Lagos Time via Zoom, brought together Pan-African thinkers, emerging leaders, scholars, professionals, and young changemakers from across Africa and the diaspora. It provided a symbolic and practical platform for new members to be introduced, celebrated, and integrated into the growing TPADI network.
A Celebration of New Voices in the Pan-African Movement
The Open House introduced an inspiring lineup of new members representing Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
Each new member’s presence highlighted TPADI’s broadening reach and the rising interest of passionate Africans committed to shaping the continent’s future.
Names of newly welcomed members included:
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Paul Ababi Inyambi (UK)
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Amazagora S. Sinyeha (Nigeria)
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Onuh Ladi Sictus (Nigeria)
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Josue Tambara (Zimbabwe)
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Ahmad Bilya (Nigeria)
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Amirah O. AbdurRasheed (Nigeria)
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Eyoiman Engimann (Nigeria)
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Ido George Inyangetete (Nigeria)
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Mwangi Joseph Muthui (Kenya)
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Bello Shehu Abdullahi (Nigeria)
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Mercy Moses Ikoh (Nigeria)
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Zulehat Lukman (Nigeria)
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Edidiong Emmanuel (Nigeria)
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Uko-obong S. Efok (Nigeria)
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Muhammed M. Choye (Nigeria)
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Nkeweem Edemekong, Ph.D (Nigeria)
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Pius Kakayi Wanyonyi, Ph.D (Kenya)
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Abdulmalik Mahmud (Nigeria)
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Jeffory Baadu (Ghana)
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Ejemta Raphael Anthony (Nigeria)
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Dalight S. Chivanga (Zimbabwe)
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Dr. Uyil Akan Otoong (Nigeria)
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Engr. James Amang (Nigeria)
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Etibasi Umoeren (Nigeria)
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Bonjeseni Jonathan Mkatsha (South Africa)
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Dr. Oluwuchukwu Odili (Nigeria)
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Udom Ebenezer Uwem (Nigeria)
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Stephen Sunday Isikong (Nigeria)
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Engr. James Amang (Nigeria)
Their diverse professional backgrounds — spanning academia, engineering, youth leadership, community development, philosophy, and public service — reflect TPADI’s inclusive and multidisciplinary identity.
Theme of the Forum: UBUNTU — The Heartbeat of Pan-Africanism
The forum emphasized that TPADI is not just an institution; it is a community rooted in:
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Shared African identity
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Collective empowerment
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Respect and mutual support
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Commitment to continental transformation
Speakers reminded new members that Ubuntu is central to Pan-Africanism. Through Ubuntu, Africans rise together, learn together, grow together, and build together.
A Warm Welcome and Orientation
Senior members and directors used the opportunity to:
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Introduce TPADI’s structure and thematic commissions
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Highlight ongoing and upcoming programs
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Explain opportunities for leadership and participation
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Encourage new members to join commissions aligned with their interests
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Stress the importance of active engagement and contribution
The forum ended with networking exchanges, expressions of gratitude, and renewed enthusiasm for TPADI’s vision.
A Strengthened Community Moving Forward
By the close of the session, members expressed a sense of belonging, inspiration, and readiness to contribute meaningfully to TPADI’s mission of Pan-African development.
The UBUNTU Open House Forum successfully:
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Fostered connection among members
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Integrated newcomers into the organization
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Strengthened the Pan-African family spirit
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Reinforced TPADI’s culture of collaboration and unity
This gathering stands as a reminder that every new member strengthens the Pan-African movement and that the work of continental transformation is truly a collective journey.
Appreciation
TPADI extends heartfelt appreciation to all members — old and new — who participated in the UBUNTU Open House Forum.
Your energy, commitment, and passion continue to shape the future of this organization and the broader Pan-African vision.
Ubuntu. I am because we are — and together, we move Africa forward.