EMERGING LEADERS CONFERENCE

GOTNI PRESENTS

THE EMERGING LEADERS CONFERENCE

Envision the possibilities that can happen when 1000 of these very influential young leaders who are making a difference in their communities, establishments, organizations and states gather at the Emerging Leaders Conference to set an agenda for our nation and chart a new course for value orientation and attitudinal change in governance.

The theme of the Conference is "Leadership for transformation: Thinking beyond the boundaries"

These Emerging Leaders will be inspired by distinguished leaders who have distinguished themselves in leadership capacities.

The Keynote speaker is George C. Fraser. He is the keynote speaker for the conference. He is the Chairman and CEO of FraserNet Inc., a company in the USA with the vision to lead a global networking movement that brings together diverse human resources to increase opportunities for people of African descent. He is considered to be one of the foremost authorities on economic development, networking and building effective relationships.

The plenary session will host distinguished personalities as speakers. They include:

qMazi Sam Ohuabunwa (Chairman, New Vision Consults) – Unleashing the spirit of enterprise for national transformation.

qHon. Abdulmumin Jubril (Member, House of Representatives) – The urgency of grooming  visionary leaders for national transformation

qNze Akachukwu Nwakpo (SA to President on Technical Matters) – Harvesting the Nigerian promise

qMrs. Ibukun Awosika (CEO, Sokoa Chair Centre) – Working hard, Working smart: Tools for national transformation

qMr. Tonye Cole (MD/Co-Founder, Sahara Group) – Leading in times of uncertainties

qMr. Linus Okorie (President, GOTNI) – Leadership Capital: The currency of the future

The conference will also feature Roundtable sessions such as:

MINISTER'S ROUNDTABLE

vAlhaji Bolaji Abdullahi  - Minister of Youth development

vDr. Olusegun Aganga - Minister of Trade and Investment

vAlh. Labaran Maku - Minister of Information and Communication

vDr. Shamshudeen Usman - Minister of National Planning Commission

vMrs. Diezani Alison Madueke - Minister of Petroleum

vDr. Akinwunmi Ayo Adesina – Minister of Agriculture

vProf. Barth Nnaji – Minister of Power

vElder. Godswill Orubebe – Minister of Niger Delta

SECURITY ROUNDTABLE

qGen. Azubuike O. Ihejirika  - Chief of Army Staff

q Air Marshal M.D. Umar - Chief of Air Staff

qVice Admiral O.S Ibrahim - Chief of Naval Staff

qAlhaji Abdullahi Dikko   - Comptroller General of Customs

qInsp. Hafiz Ringim - Inspector General of Police

qMr. Osita Chidoka - Corps Marshall of Federal Road Safety Corps

EMERGING LEADERS ROUNDTABLE

qHassan Rilwan ( MD/CEO Sarduana Magazine  & Focal Point Laundry)

qCynthia Umoru (CEO, Farmshoppe)

qMr. Audu Maikori (MD/CEO Chocolate City)

qTY Bello (Photographer & Singer)

qMr. Chike Okafor (Commissioner of Finance, Imo State)

qMr. Lai Labode (Chairman, Peoples Assembly)

qMs. Toyosi Akerele (Founder/Executive Director, Rise Networks)

Chairman/moderator – Mr. Fela Durotoye (CEO Visible Impact Consulting)

PUBLIC SERVICE & GOOD GOVERNANCE

ROUNDTABLE

qMrs. Sarah Jubril (SA to President on Ethics & Values)

qAmb. Martin Uhomoibhi (Perm Sec. Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

qMr. Austin Oniwon (GMD, NNPC)

qMs. Arunma Oteh (DG, SEC)

qAlh. Mukhtar Shehu Shagari (Deputy governor, Sokoto State)

qMs. Thelma Ekiyor (Exec. Director, TY Danjuma Foundation)

qDr. Ejike Orji (Country Director, IPAS)

qSen. Chris Anyanwu (Distinguished Senator, National Assembly)

BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

qProf. Herbert Orji (Chairman/CEO, Summa Guaranty & Trust Co Plc)

qMrs. Ndidi Edozien (MD/CEO, Emzor Pharmaceuticals)

qChief Dele Momodu (Chairman, Ovation International)

qBarr. Collins Aimuan - (Chairman, Grace Gardens Schools)

qMr. Toyin Subair (MD/CEO, HITV)

qMr. John Etim Bassey  (CEO, Habitare Space Managers)

qMr. Sylvester Ebodaghe (MD/Editor in Chief, National Daily Newspapers)

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION

üMust be under 40 years of age

üMust be a Nigerian

üMust believe in Nigeria and desire a transformed and better Nigeria

üMust be professionally engaged in a public or private institution

üMust be already making recognizable positive impact  in his/her area of endeavour.

üMust have achieved a name recognition in his/her place of work, State or the Nation.

üMust show achievements in his/her profile

üMust be nominated by self (if self employed), institution, State, Local government or Constituency.

üMust be a person of good conduct and integrity.

VENUE: International Conference Centre (ICC)

DATE: 13th & 14th December 2011

TIME: 9:00am each day

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Ø  Go to the gotni website: www.gotni.org.ng

Ø Click on the register at the Emerging leaders Conference tab if you want to attend.

Ø  Click on nominate if you are nominating someone else to attend.

Ø  Fill the forms accordingly and submit

Ø  The selection committee will send you a feedback via your email to confirm your selection.

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Email: gotni@gotni.org.ng