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Meet the Speakers at the Upcoming PMI Africa Conference 2022
More than eight Nigerians from across fintech, education, and business have been confirmed to join the eminent panel of speakers for the PMI Africa Conference 2022.
The annual marquee event hosted by Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading association for project professionals, will kick off in Lagos at the prestigious Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, from September 11-13.
The Nigerians on the list include Professor Yakubu Aboki Ochefu, Secretary General, Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities; Dr. Babatunde Oghenobruche Obrimah, CEO, Fintech Association of Nigeria; Adeola Akande, Transformation & Change Management Lead, Dangote Industries; David Peterside, Co-Founder, Okra; Furera Isma Jumare, Director General, Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency; Odunayo Sanya, Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation; Florence Chikezie, Founder, ReDahlia and Jacky Mfon Ekpenyong, AllStars Woman NFT Club amongst others.
The speakers will take the stage, sharing their knowledge and expertise on various topics, from the Metaverse to NFTs to boosting women’s participation in the project economy. Joe Cahill, Chief Customer Officer, PMI, George Asamani, MD, PMI SSA, Paul Omugbe, President, PMI Nigeria Chapter and David Pilling, Africa Editor, Financial Times will join the speakers as hosts and moderators together with senior leadership from PMI.
With over 20 sessions taking place across the three days, highlights from the program include a focus on youth, with topics like “Empowering youth with work-ready skills,” “Bridging the gap between education and employment,” and “Africa’s future belongs to the youth.” The young panel of experts and speakers will deliver these sessions designed to inspire leaders in education, industry, and rising leaders.
George Asamani, Managing Director, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa, expressing his optimism, says, “This is the first time the entire PMI Africa community is getting together since the pandemic, and the team has put on an event that is bigger and more collaborative with an agenda that looks at the impact of global megatrends on project management.”
“The fantastic line-up of speakers sets this year’s PMI Africa Conference apart. We are looking forward to welcoming them to the PMI Africa Conference and listening to the work being carried out by their organisations, dissecting unconventional topics, and looking at how as a collective we can ride the trends influencing project management.”
New to the schedule this year will be a series of workshops that will be conducted by the conference support partners – The Tony Elumelu Foundation, enactus Nigeria, Global Compact Network Nigeria, and SDSN Youth.
Building on the success of last year’s virtual event, which over 1400 practitioners attended, the 2022 edition will offer opportunities for professionals in diverse industries to explore and share emerging research, knowledge, and expertise, as well as a platform to forge new collaborations.
“We are thrilled that the PMI Africa Conference has grown in influence and can attract an exceptional panel of speakers who will no doubt contribute to meaningful and deeper understanding of the theme – Sustainable Growth for Social Good,” Asamani adds in conclusion
Big Larry, a popular Nollywood actor has been pronounced dead on Friday by Stanley Ontop, film producer
Big Larry
Details’ surrounding his sudden demise is yet to be known.
Big Larry’s death comes just a few weeks after the passing of another Nollywood actress, Sharon Okpamen, who died following childbirth.
Stanley Ontop his on Instagram wrote: “Breaking News: Nollywood actor Big Lary just passed away. Je nke Oma big. What caused his demise is yet to be ascertained. May your soul rest in peace Big Lary. Nollywood Asaba Mourns. Shalom!!!”
Fans and admirers of the late actor have flocked to the post’s comment section to pay tribute to him.
Consumer Advocacy & Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) hosted a one-day workshop on “Improving Access and Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Digital Financing” in Lagos.
L-R: Bunmi Adebiyi, Senior Manger, Development Finance Office, CBN; Chinonso Umeh, Head, Retail Services ,Zenith Bank; Lukeman Salami, representative of Association for the Blind; Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, Executive Director, CADEF; Adeola Aina, Vice-chairman, Association for the Blind and Lovelyn Okafor, Director of Programmes and Communications, CADEF at workshop on Improving Access and Inclusion for PWDs in Digital Financing in Lagos, recently.
The event brought together government officials, financial institutions, disability organizations, and experts to discuss strategies for enhancing financial inclusion for people with disabilities.
Speaking at the workshop, Safiu Babatunde, Head of Legal Services at the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, emphasized the importance of financial inclusion for people with disabilities.
He highlighted the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing traditional and digital financial services and called for innovative solutions to address these barriers.
“Disability related obstacles affect the participation of individuals at every stage of developmental interventions intended to boost livelihoods of people,” Babatunde said.
“Key among the resources essential for enhancing the livelihood of individuals is having access to financial resources for undertaking economic activities.”
He continued, “Unfortunately over the years, traditional banks do not seem to have served people with disability related obstacles.
“Persons with disability have limited access to financial services, including traditional and alternative banking, online payment services, and financial transactions as well as mobile banking applications.”
Babatunde emphasized the need for public-private partnerships to promote financial inclusion for people with disabilities.
“This partnership can bring together government agencies, financial institutions, and disability organizations to collaborate on developing and implementing initiatives that promote financial inclusion for these concerned populations,” he said.
Professor Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, Executive Director of CADEF, underscored the organization’s commitment to advocating for the rights of marginalized groups.
She emphasized the need for inclusive financial products and services that cater to the specific needs of people with disabilities.
“CADEF has been empowering individuals with financial literacy, including those with disabilities.
“Our goal is to create inclusive financial systems that meet the needs of all Nigerians”, she said.
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, LASODA, also called for increased public-private collaboration to address the financial barriers faced by PWDs.
General Manager of LASODA, Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, emphasized the need for tailored financial products and accessible services.
Oyetunde-Lawal, who was represented by Mr. Safiu Babatunde, Head of the Legal Department, urged the banking sector to be more responsive to the needs of PWDs.
Participants discussed the challenges faced by people with disabilities in accessing financial services, such as limited awareness of available products, inaccessible ATMs and branches, and discriminatory practices.
They also explored potential solutions, including the development of accessible mobile banking applications, financial education programs in sign language and Braille, and partnerships with disability organizations.
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants agreed on the need for concerted efforts to improve financial inclusion for people with disabilities.
They pledged to work together to develop and implement practical solutions that will empower individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the financial sector.
Nigerian Institute of Public Relation’s (NIPR) governing council has announced the appointment of Rasheed Bolarinwa as the Chairman of its newly established FinanceHub Committee.
Rasheed Bolarinwa
Bolarinwa, who serves as the President of the Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB), will lead the committee aimed at enhancing sustainable Public Relations practices within the banking, insurance, and pensions sectors.
Bolarinwa, currently the Head of Brand Management and Corporate Communication at Polaris Bank, brings extensive experience from journalism, public relations, and the financial sector.
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His leadership is expected to drive significant improvements in PR practices across these financial sectors.
The FinanceHub Committee, which includes experts from banking, insurance, and pensions, is part of NIPR’s broader initiative to strengthen public relations across various sectors.
The committee’s formation aligns with NIPR’s strategy to foster sustainable and impactful PR practices in these critical areas of the economy.
In addition to Bolarinwa, NIPR has appointed other chairpersons for newly created sectoral hubs.
Mrs. Thelma Okoh will lead the Maritime Hub, Dr. Jossy Nkwocha will head the Energy Hub, and Mr. Basil Agboarumi will oversee the Aviation Hub. Dr. Ahmad Sajoh has been appointed to lead the Anti-Corruption and Consumer Protection Hub, while Miss Chimdi Neliaku will head the Young Practitioners Hub.
The appointment letters, signed by Uzoma Onyegbadue, Registrar/Secretary to the NIPR Governing Council, reflect NIPR’s commitment to enhancing public relations practices across these sectors.
NIPR Appoints Rasheed Bolarinwa as Chairman of FinanceHub Committee
At the inauguration of the new chairpersons and committee members, NIPR National President Dr. Ike Neliaku praised the appointees, highlighting their expertise and dedication.
“Your appointments are well-considered and reflect the confidence the NIPR council has in your abilities to advance the objectives of the Hub,” Neliaku stated.
He expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with the new appointees and emphasized the council’s support in driving positive change in public relations practices within their respective sectors.
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