WE ENGAGE, WE EMPOWER
We believe that the youths are the champions and the future of Nigeria. We believe that if you dream big, acquire a positive attitude towards life, stay motivated, and work hard, there will be no limit to what you can accomplish in life. To us, an empowered young person feels in control of their life, they overcome challenges and realize their potential.
We provide young Nigerians with the opportunities, inspiration and motivation to overcome the obstacles that stand between them and personal success.
We intend to raise champions who will create groundbreaking inventions in Nigeria and beyond; champions in the medical sector, academic sector, finance, fashion, entertainment, Agricultural sector, media, sport, etc.
OUR GOALS
Be Inspired
EXTRAORDINARY NIGERIANS
“The self-made man is he who comes from unpromising circumstances, who is not born into privilege and wealth, and yet by his own efforts, by pulling himself up by the bootstraps, manages to become a great success in life.“
ALI BABA
Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere a.k.a Ali Baba is a stand-up comedian and actor. He has supported, mentored and presented several comedians helping to ensure that standards are maintained and professionalism encouraged. Ali Baba has been a professional stand up comedian for the past 22 years and has in the last 13 years received several awards.
FRANK OSHODI
Frank Osodi prides himself on his dynamic nature. He started his career as a model for fashion houses like Dakova, Supreme Stitches, Nikki Africanna amongst others.
JIM OVIA
Jim Ovia is in the finance/Banking industry. He is the Founder and former MD/CEO of Zenith International Bank Plc. During his two decades of meritorious leadership, he helped position the bank as one of the largest and most profitable banks in Africa. As an accomplished banker with over three decades experience, he introduced many innovations into the Nigerian banking industry.
OHIMAI ATAFO
Mai Atafo is a Nigerian bespoke fashion tailor. Sitting as current Creative Director of Mai Atafo Inspired, Mai Atafo continues in the trail of his early career as a Strategy Director for an Advertising Agency; Firehouse Group. As a community mentor, he heads the Future Awards Central working committee.
FUNMI IYANDA
Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, columnist and blogger. She produced and hosted a popular talk show New Dawn with Funmi,which aired on the national network for over eight years. she was honoured as a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum and was recently named one of Forbes 20 Youngest Power Women in Africa.
PASCAL DOZIE
Mr Pascal Dozie is the former MD/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc
IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
Take control of your destiny. Believe in yourself. Ignore those who try to discourage you. Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits. Don’t give up and don’t give in.