Inspiring change-makers: Daramola dynasty foundation uplifts young innovator

The Daramola Dynasty Foundation (DDF) in partnership with Whitefield Group recently hosted the DDF Debate and Exhibition: Innovation and Creativity aimed at empowering youths and harnessing their potential.

The event, themed, “Harnessing Youth Potential for a Sustainable Future,” formed a key highlight of the Remo Day 2024 celebrations, attracting young talents and industry leaders to inspire creativity and innovation.

In his opening remarks, Founder, Daramola Dynasty Foundation, Olanrewaju Daramola, said: “The future belongs to those who can think creatively and act boldly. Our youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the change-makers of today.”

The event featured speakers including Ronke Soyombo, SA to the Governor on Education; Mrs. Funmilola Johnson, CEO of Whitefield Foundation; Mrs. Oluyemisi Daramola, Chairman, BlackCod Group, and Omo’ba Abiola Ogundeko, CEO, First Heritage Culture and Hospitality Limited.

Soyombo emphasised the importance of education and mentorship, because “When young people are equipped with knowledge and given the platform to innovate, there is no limit to what they can achieve.”

During the debate session, participants proposed creative solutions to global and local challenges. In the secondary school category, Remo Secondary School emerged the champion, winning ₦200,000 and a laptop, while Christ Apostolic Grammar School was second winning ₦100,000 and a laptop, and Isara Secondary School took third place, receiving ₦50,000. The Gateway ICT Polytechnic Group Exhibition also displayed remarkable innovations.

The Business Administration Department won ₦120,000 for their exhibition of Dano Milk products, with the Marketing Department got ₦80,000 for a similar showcase. In the Electrical Electronics category, the Solar Light Exhibition claimed first prize, earning ₦200,000 and a laptop, while the Solar and Bulb Electrical Product project won ₦100,000 and a laptop for second place. The Electric Socket Exhibition followed in third with 50,000 and a laptop, and the Solar Food Dryer project earned a laptop in fourth place.

Whitefield Group provided the laptops for the winners aside announcing further support for the secondary school students at the event. Participants expressed excitement about the opportunity.