Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- I take this opportunity to congratulate our friend and fellow combatant for Africa's renaissance, Dr Kayode Fayemi (CON), for the launch of the Amandla Institute. I am very glad indeed that so many of our esteemed fellow Africans set aside time personally to participate at this launch.

The launch takes place under the relevant but challenging theme, "Renewing the Pan African Ideal for Changing Times." This signals the importance we must attach to the formation of the Amandla Institute.

The rest of theme of this launch demands the correct answers to the strategic matters concerning "the leadership and policy challenges and opportunities" confronting our continent.

Like all of us present at this launch of the Amandla I...