Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, delivered a keynote address at the 20th anniversary lecture and prize-giving ceremony of Bridge House College (BHC) in Ikoyi, Lagos, where he emphasized the importance of hard work, discipline, and resilience in achieving one's life goals. He advised the 116 graduating students to be intentional and ready to make sacrifices for a better future. Elumelu commended the college for its role in building future leaders over the past 20 years. Kola Karim, CEO of Shoreline Energy International, praised the college and encouraged the students to develop good character and work harder to compete with their peers. The overall best graduating student was Oluwafolajimi Osibo.
In a recent address celebrating the 14th anniversary of Heirs Holdings, Elumelu stressed that creating a legacy cannot be achieved merely by keeping wealth in banks; instead, it requires impactful actions and economic empowerment, particularly for the youth. He highlighted the challenges and opportunities in Africa, advocating for a broader market perspective beyond Nigeria. Elumelu criticized Nigerian billionaires for investing in foreign universities rather than local ones, reiterating his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth within Nigeria. He also initiated a call for the recapitalization of the insurance sector by N50 billion and expressed support for investment in fossil energy, citing Africa's significant energy deficit.
Funso Abiodun, wife of the Ogun State governor, expressed concern about the number of out-of-school children and the lack of quality education for those in school during the BHC event. She highlighted the rising cases of cultism and drug abuse among students and called for schools and parents to address these issues. Other notable figures mentioned in the article include Bola Tinubu, Archbishop Okeke, Wole Soyinka, Akinadewo, Oluremi Hamzat, Dangote, Rewane, Tiwa Savage, Okocha, and Osimhen.
In a separate event, over 5,000 young people gathered in Calabar for the 14th Career Day Conference organized by The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF). The conference aimed to explore the correlation between creativity and economic advancement, particularly in Nigeria and Africa. The event featured speakers such as Chioma Ude, Founder of Africa International Film Festival, and John Ugbe, CEO of West Africa, Multichoice. The conference covered topics such as leadership, education, youth unemployment, community development, innovation, and sustainable development. This workshop provided guidance and inspiration to the attendees, addressing important issues related to the creative economy.
Overall, these events emphasized the importance of hard work, discipline, and creativity in achieving personal and economic success. They highlighted the need for quality education, character development, and addressing social challenges to create a better future for young people in Nigeria. [25d0283e] [92fa3ed9] [66358a19]