Ratification of the United States Constitution by Rhode Island the convention instead set about drafting a new Constitution. Rhode Island was the only state to not participate in its proceedings. By April 1, 1789, the new constitution had entered into force after the required nine states had completed their ratification processes. The First United States Congress had already convened, and the Congress had already passed twelve proposed amendments, but Rhode Island still had not ratified the new Constitution and continued to effectively operate outside the new governmental structure. Opposition was chiefly due to the paper money issued in Rhode Island pounds since 1786 by the governing Country Party, intended
Centre for Communication Programs Nigeria capacity and human resources to effectively improve public health in Nigeria. CCPN is strategically positioned in Nigeria to implement strategic communication programs with the government of Nigeria, international donors, funders and non-governmental organizations focusing on the central role of communication in health behavior change in relevant health areas. Since November 2008, CCPN has facilitated an annual Leadership in Strategic Health Communication (LSHC) training, bringing together participants from Nigeria and other countries with international and Nigerian health communication experts. This annual workshop is a cornerstone in CCPN's capacity building mission. More about LSHC can be viewed on the LSHC webpage Nollywood