Inspiring new generation of professionals

Business leaders at the maiden edition of the Dreams and Dreamers Conclave have called for training of younger generations to take over the helms of leadership from the older generation. The event, themed “Big Moves Only”, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, played host to Chairman, Proshare LLC, Mr. Olufemi Awoyemi; Chairman, Lagos Building Investment Company Plc, Mr. Hakeem Ogunniran; GMD, Courteville Business Solutions, Dr. Adebola Akindele; Partner & COO, KPMG Nigeria, Mrs. Toyin Gbagi; and CEO, ScribeTribe Africa, Mr. Bright Ukwenga.

The Convener, Mr. Bright Ukwenga, said: “The essence of the retreat is to create a sense of renewed consciousness that young leaders matter and that they have the capacity to dream big dreams. The event is also a platform for the young leaders to learn and boost their capacity through exposure and mentoring from the speakers.”

One of the guest speakers, Awoyemi said: “In years to come, the banking and education sectors won’t be the same. Overemphasis on certificates will change. We’ll be more worried about basic education and place more emphasis on it. Access to healthcare as well as the ownership rights of adults will change. That’s why societies are not masked in one singular phase. Our duty is to pay attention to that evolution and play our roles so the next generation won’t see us as failures.”

The event empowered around 100 mid-level career professionals between the ages of 25 and 35 to envision ambitious dreams, make bold moves, and achieve remarkable success in their chosen fields, drawing inspiration from accomplished mentors who have charted exceptional paths to success.