Nigerian youth demand new narratives, call for political inclusion at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders

(L – R) Chioma Chuka, Social Activist; Co – Founder & CEO, Connected Development (CODE), Hamzat Lawal; Mmanti Umoh, Social Activist; Ife Adebayo, Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Bukonla Adebakin, Chief Operating Officer, The Future Project at the Nigerian Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders in Lagos on 31 May, 2018.

Young Nigerians have called for more inclusion in leadership and governance at the fourth edition of the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders which took place today at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

Organised by The Future Project, the event featured panel discussions on ‘2019 Elections: Are Nigerian Youth Prepared?’ with Mmanti Umoh, Hamzat Lawal, Ife Adebayo and moderated by Chioma Chuka; ‘Governance and Transparency, an Evaluation of the Current Administration’ with Asuquo Ekpenyong, Hon. Muhammad Sanni Abdullahi, Gbenga Sesan and moderated by Yemi Adamolekun.

(L – R) Co – Founder & CEO, Connected Development (CODE), Hamzat Lawal; Mmanti Umoh, Social Activist and Ife Adebayo, Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at The Nigerian Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders in Lagos on 31 May, 2018.

Participants were also involved in extensive discussions on ‘Redressing Voters Discuss: My Vote or My Life?’ with panel members such as Ayisha Osori and Aisha Yesufu and moderated by Yemisi Adegoke, including a session on the the 'Viability of States in Nigeria: Strength or Weakness?’ - moderated by Tolu Adeleru-Balogun with Linus Okorie, Leonard Ebute, Chidi Okereke, and Dr. Oyeleke Ajiboye as discussants.
 

Themed ‘Shaping New Narratives’, the Symposium brought together leaders of thought and influential personalities in politics, business, advocacy, media, and more – to engage and discuss issues of governance, public policies, and civic engagement.

(L – R) Asuquo Ekpenyong, Commissioner for Finance, Cross River State; Gbenga Sesan, CEO, Paradigm initiative and Hon. Mohammed Sanni Dattijo, Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Kaduna State at the Nigerian Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders in Lagos on 31 May, 2018.

As an annual knowledge-exchange and mentorship event between present and emerging leaders in government and the public sector to facilitate learning and youth inclusiveness, the annual event provides a platform for young Nigerians to engage public officials on democratic institutions and national development.

(L – R) Asuquo Ekpenyong, Commissioner for Finance, Cross River State; Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director, Enough is Enough; Gbenga Sesan, CEO, Paradigm initiative; Hon. Mohammed Sanni Dattijo, Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Kaduna State at the Nigerian Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders in Lagos on 31 May, 2018.

Speaking at the event, the chief operating officer of The Future Project, Bukonla Adebakin, explained that the growing need for effective change in Nigeria highlighted the need for a theme that reflects the importance of elections and voters’ engagement in the country, while using the event to create a new sense of direction and renewed commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.

“The 2019 elections can play an important role in creating a better future for Nigeria, especially when we can collectively defeat voter apathy and young Nigerians realise that through elections, we can truly pass the message about true governance and effective leadership. This is an opportunity for inter-generational dialogue and to seek feedback from those who hold the levers of power on the quality of their service and stewardship”.

(L – R) Co – Founder & CEO, Connected Development (CODE), Hamzat Lawal; Mmanti Umoh, Social Activist and Ife Adebayo, Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at The Nigerian Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders in Lagos on 31 May, 2018.

The event was created to highlight the need to change negative narratives about Nigeria while spotlighting the role of the youth in demanding for better governance and improvement in the system of leadership.

Aisha Yesufu, Co-Convener, BringBackOurGirls; Yemisi Adegoke, Moderator and Aisha Osori, Social Activist and Gender Advocate at The Nigerian Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders in Lagos on 31 May, 2018.

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THE AKWA IBOM 2018 BIGGEST SHOW.

Cakemania2018 is a platform for young bakers in Uyo and its environs to inspire and empower young bakers and as well promote young bakers and their brands. The competition gives young bakers a chance to win 100k with a mixer, 50k with a mixer and a mixer for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placement, respectively.

The show will be featuring cake/pastries exhibition, the multi viewers choice award in which will involves voting online by liking the competitors pictures and Cake Mania page, voting begins by 6:15pm, sugar war competition, choppings free cakes and varieties including DJ Benchelovsky, Ajani Sax, Johnnysax, MC Jesta, Jossey Comedian The Harmoniques,  Akaninyene Amos for spoken words, P strings, Bobbie Vie, Speakers of the day; Mr. John Joshua, Mr. Francis Onuk and Blessing Ekans Jnr. Below is the photographs of the performers.

The sugar war competitors includes Uduak Akan of Culinery Erudite, Rosemary Ikpi of RM Cakes N More, Esther Endiok of Enity Cakes, Favour Jireh of Jireh Cakes, Precious Ita of Pyar Cakes & More, Victory Stephen of La'Vee Cakes, Uduak Ekanem of Bonariz Cakes N More and Philip George of Gleam Cookery and their trending hashtags are #Teamerudite, #Teamrosemary, #TeamEsther, #TeamFavour, #TeamPrecious, #TeamStephen, #TeamUduak and #TeamPhilip respectively, below is the photographs of the competitors.

Cake Bosses and Boss ladies of high calibre like Mr. Uwem Bartar Splash of Bartar Splash Cake, Mr. Eso Effiong Eso of Big Exudes Cakes N' More, Mr. Emmanuel Asuquo of Real Cakes, Mr. Idorenyin Jerome of Jerome City Cakes, Nseobong Eddy of Neo Cakes, Chef Kel of Midon Cakes & Catering School, Eduekobong Eyibio of Cakes by Jawn Tee,  Unyime Asuquo of Venera Cakes N' Bites, Catherine Johnson of Cathy Cakes and Cream, Juliet Umanah of Julinc cakes and more,  Edidiong Essien of Aediee Bakery,  Rita Essien of Jas Cakes, Rose Tom of Rosella Cakes, Ndifreke Goddey of Freckies Cake, Idorenyin Peter of Della Cakes N' Events, Idorenyin Gabriel of Deeys Bakes, Dorothy Andrew of Doracle Event & Bridal and Mfon Israel of Fonnies Cakes will be self represented at that Event.
The host of Cake mania, Mr. Unyime Bassey of Bonero Cakes and Events is officially inviting you to attend the first season of Cake Mania which is happening on the 25th of May 2018, live at Emerald Events Centre, Edet Akpan Avenue (4 lanes), Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.