Re: Youth Leadership Summit
Bashiru Adeniyi Omipidan
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Subject: Youth Leadership Summit
Find the information below and apply as volunteers if you are interested.
There are very limited scholarships. Send your application to got...@gmail.com; go...@gotni.org
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Nkiruka Nnaemego
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NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC SUMMIT,
MAY 2010.
SUMMIT CONCEPT PAPER
BACKGROUND
The world is going through a very difficult economic challenge. Nigeria is not spared in an economic meltdown that has already made nonsense of our national budget. Unemployment is on the increase as companies are folding up. The temptation for many will be to resort to all kinds of corrupt activities. The youth are most hit in these times and as such create the possibilities of crimes on all fronts. History has proven that when nations go through difficult times it creates opportunities for the emergence of visionary leaders. In the midst of hopelessness and leadership failure there must be a reawakening. There has been no other time in history that demands the emergence of leaders than now; leaders that will navigate through these difficult times with a sense of purpose, driven by vision and sparks of innovations that will create institutions and businesses that will become the foundation for our nation’s prosperity. These times call for a huge investment from both the private sector and government institutions to develop the leadership capital of young people. This will create opportunity for values orientation, sound attitude development and the deepening of the spirit of enterprise. We are glad to announce the National Youth Leadership and Economic Summit being organized by Guardians of the Nation International [GOTNI] , The Nigeria Economic Summit Group [NESG], Ministry of Youth Development, Ovation International, Sar’dauna Magazine and other government and private institutions.
The Event
The envisaged format is the gathering of 700 of the very best of Nigerian youth leaders selected from various sectors of the economy. These young people who will be chosen by nominations by their companies, organisations, mentor and states, will be required to submit essays on why they deserve to participate at the summit. The very best will be chosen to learn from, interact and engage with outstanding speakers and mentors at the summit. At the end of the summit, the participants will become trainers as they embark on the mission for a new leadership culture in Nigeria.
SCHEDULED DATES
7th -8th May, 2010
VENUE
The Congress Hall of the TransCorp Hilton Hotel Abuja
THEME
LEADERSHIP FOR TRANSFORMATION: IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
PROPOSED CONFERENCE STAKEHOLDERS
CHAIRMAN OF SUMMIT
Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, MON
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCON
Acting President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria
CHIEF HOST
Senator Akinlabi Olasukanmi
Hon. Minister for Youth Development
SPEAKERS
Prof. Pat Utomi
Director, Lagos Business School
Youths and Innovation: Recreating the New Order of Things
Mr. Donald Duke
Former Governor, Cross River State
The spirit of Enterprise: the foundation for Economic prosperity
Mr. Remi Babalola
Hon. Minister of State for Finance
Work Ethics, Etiquette and the Preparation to Lead
Chief Dele Momodu
Publisher, Ovation International
In Pursuit of National Transformation: The Power of Communication and Networking
Dr. Godknows Igali, OON
Ambassador of Nigeria to Nordic Countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland & Denmark)
Understanding the Power of Diligence as an Emerging Leader
Mr. Frank Nweke
Director General, Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG)
The Economics of Leadership Capital
Prof .Dora Akunyili
One Person Can Make a Difference
Mr. Linus Okorie
President, GOTNI
Mental Revolution: The Need for the Now
OBJECTIVES
Young people are beginning to strategize on their roles in making Nigeria become one of the 20 best economies in the world by 2020. We will have two major Work Groups such as Politics Public sector and Business Entrepreneurship. The work groups will seek to amongst many other purposes, achieve the following:
v Get active youth involvement in the national economic discourse.
v Bring the youth face-to-face with decision-makers in relevant fields.
v Expose the youth to relevant organisations that drive the economy to facilitate the development of their initiatives and ideas.
v Bring together the best of young Nigerians for networking and partnership.
v Instil leadership values in young people, a prerequisite for securing the nation’s future.
The Summit Work groups will have quality chairmen facilitators and seasoned speakers scheduled as follows:
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PUBLIC SERVICE & GOVERNANCE |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS |
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Theme: Service and Integrity: The Voice of Public Service
Chairman: Hon. Chris Asoluka Managing Consultant, FM&T
Speakers: H His Excellency D Dr. Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Theme: Developing the Spirit of Enterprise in an Emerging Economy
Chairman: Mr. Ben Murray-Bruce Chairman, Silverbird Group
Speakers: Dr. Cosmas Maduka MD|CEO, Coscharis Motors Ltd.
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PARTICIPATION
STRICTLY by Selection
CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION
· Love for Nigeria and passion for change
· Viable business idea or project initiative
· Ability to provide required information about personal and work experience
THOSE ELIGIBILE TO APPLY
· Youth leaders
· Youths nationwide [18-40]
· Youths in international organisations
· Youths in academic institutions and researchers
· Youths in professional associations
· Youths in community groups
· Youths in government
· Youths in engaged in social entrepreneurship
· Youths in private and public sectors
ORGANISERS
Guardians of the Nation International [GOTNI] is a youth empowerment, faculty development and leadership skills building organization. We are dedicated to teaching the youth, sound leadership principles, values and skills with zeal in our hearts to secure the future of Nigeria. Presently, we are already engaged on a major attitudinal change campaign all over the nation.