Dignitaries from various walks of life, on Saturday, stormed Jogor Centre Ibadan for Annual Convention of Junion Chamber International (JCI) Ibadan.
The event, which doubled as the investiture of JCIN Ambassador Adeola Adelabu as President, had in attendance Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Adeolu Akande; Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin; Senior Partner at KPMG, Engr. Joseph Tegbe who was represented by Executive Director of Tegbe Foundation – Mr Femi Adeleke, Senator Soji Akanbi, representatives of Hon. Musiliu Akinremi; JCI Senators Muyiwa Bamgbose, Ayo Abolusodun, Olabisi Aniso and Seun Osinkalu.
Others in attendance were former National Presidents of JCI Nigeria; former presidents of JCI Ibadan as well as presidents from other local organisations.
While delivering his keynote address, Hon. Ogundoyin challenged youths to do their bit in ensuring national development.
Prof. Adeolu Akande delivered a lecture, titled “Nigeria’s Development Dilemna, Role of the Youth”. The NCC boss outlined solutions to obstacles being faced by Nigerian youths in their quest for a better Nigeria. He challenged young Nigerians to organize, rather than agonize.
The highlight of the day was the investiture of the 44th President of the Local Organization, JCIN Ambassador Adeola Adelabu. In his acceptance speech, he articulated his plans and laid out the blueprint for the year 2021. Top on the list of items was the launching of the JCI Ibadan Skills Centre, that will provide young people access to acquiring relevant skills, and also serve as a permanent secretariat for the Organization.
While conducting swearing-in for his board members, President Adelabu challenged them to work hand-in-hand with him to ensure a smooth. He urged JCI members to continue to be good ambassadors of the organisation and lead by creating impact wherever they are. He commended the immediate past president JCIN Ambassador Oluwafemi Marquis for creating impact despite the pandemic.
Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a global network of young leaders and entrepreneurs. Its mission is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.
