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CSR Children, Ford Foundation hold business leaders forum

By Editor
06 October 2015   |   12:47 am
Business leaders will gather tomorrow for the 3rd yearly Chief Executive Officers forum, which is being held by CSR Children - leading advocates in the field of corporate social responsibility and child rights, in collaboration with Ford Foundation. This year’s theme is: “Private sector solutions for youth unemployment” in line with Goal 8 of the…

businessBusiness leaders will gather tomorrow for the 3rd yearly Chief Executive Officers forum, which is being held by CSR Children – leading advocates in the field of corporate social responsibility and child rights, in collaboration with Ford Foundation.

This year’s theme is: “Private sector solutions for youth unemployment” in line with Goal 8 of the new United Nations Sustainable Development Goals launched in New York on September 25, 2015.

Ms Toyin Olakanpo, CEO of CSR Children has described the event as both “timely” and of “socio-economic” importance for Nigeria’s growth.

Discussions will be held over four panels: Agriculture; Dual Vocational Training; Entrepreneurship and Creative Industry.

The event is being supported by the U.S. Consulate, the Swiss & German Consulate, Siemens Ltd; Robert Bosch Limited; UBA Plc; Etisalat, Food Concepts Ltd; Jumia Africa; Nestle Nigeria Plc; and the award winning Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw.

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