SAMPSON CHARLES SPOTLIGHTS: INJUSTICE TOWARDS AFRICANS AFTER COLONIALISM

By Charles Edet
Nigeria’s Dr. Sampson Charles, a United Nations (UN) Honorary Ambassador for Peace, recently delivered a keynote speech on immigration at a conference organized by UNESCO in collaboration with Eureka, led by Prof. Agbo. The conference received support from twenty other international organizations, including Ordine Avvocati Di Roma, YESRoma, and IOC, with the backing of the Italian government.
During his speech, Dr. Sampson Charles focused on the unfair treatment of Africans, tracing its roots back to 1886 when European powers divided the African continent for the exploitation of its resources and labor, known as “Colonization.”
To emphasize his point, the esteemed international lawyer shared an incident he and his wife, Mrs. Anita Charles, witnessed at Rome’s Termini station. They observed an immigrant sleeping on the cold floor while being surrounded by four policemen who quickly apprehended him.
Dr. Sampson Charles boldly accused Europeans of committing crimes against humanity and perpetuating economic slavery in Africa, leading to mass migration of impoverished Africans who seek a better life in Europe as their only hope for survival.
The erudite lawyer, affectionately known as Sampson Charles, also criticized corrupt African leaders who embezzle funds meant for national development. He highlighted that European countries often provide a safe haven for these leaders to stash their stolen wealth, only to later confiscate them for their own benefit.
Addressing the predominantly European audience, he urged them to advise their governments against providing financial aid to Africa. Instead, he advocated for technology transfer and equal partnerships, stating that if African nations are supported in building strong economies, African youths would no longer feel compelled to risk their lives crossing the Sahara Desert or the Atlantic Ocean in search of a better life.
Mrs. Anita Charles, wife of Dr. Charles and a mentor to pre-university degree students, expressed her gratitude to the organizers, particularly UNESCO/EUREKA, for hosting such an enlightening session.
The event attracted several distinguished professors, elites from Africa and Europe, as well as African Ambassadors and Diplomats. Mrs. Charles emphasized the importance of making the messages conveyed by the various speakers widely known.