The Bridge Leadership Foundation is set for the 10th edition of its Career Day themed – “The Global Economy: Adapting to the New Normal” holds virtually this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scheduled for July 25 (Saturday) at 11 am West African Time, the conference usually gathers over 6,000 young people from across Nigeria in Calabar, Cross River State for a transforming experience.
In the last 9 editions, the Career Day has hosted an array of over 61 speakers from across Africa who have spoken to over 31,300 people in physical gatherings on different themes that are all geared towards improving the lives of young people and transforming the African continent.
The event would feature other thematic discussions on “New Decade, New Economy, New Solutions”, and “Leading in Uncertainty: Finding Courage, Building Resilience”.
In attendance will be Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, founder, LEAP Africa and managing partner, Sahel Consulting; Fela Durotoye, CEO, GEMSTONE Group; Hamzat Lawal, co-founder, Connected Development ( CODE); Yomi Williams, founder, Gartner Callaway Group of Companies and Naadiya Moosajee, cofounder/ CEO, Womeng (Women in Engineering).
Other speakers include Peter Obi, former governor, Anambra State; Mitchell Elegbe, founder & group managing director, Interswitch; Tonye Cole, cofounder, Sahara Group; Atunyota Alleluya ( Alibaba), CEO, Alibaba Hiccupuray 3rd Ltd; Ubong King, CEO, Protection Plus Services LTD and Thelma Ekiyor, managing partner, SME.NG.
Babajide Ipaye, founder, KEEXS; Saudat Salami, CEO, Easyshop Easycook Services will also be in attendance. Moderating the event are Arit Okpo, creative director, Menoword Media and J. J. Omojuwa, founder & chief strategist, The Alpha Reach.
A new decade has dawned upon Africa revealing a lot of progress but bearing lots of challenging peculiarities that may be better imagined than lived. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease ( COVID- 19) has disrupted the world, affecting millions regardless of geographical location, age, race, gender, or differences.
Although the pandemic is primarily a health issue that has claimed a lot of lives and still counting, there is a need to address the immediate implications for business, socioeconomic growth, economic development, fiscal, and monetary policy which are yet to be fully quantified or understood.
The event will feature keynote presentations, panel discussion, thematic presentations and thought leader opinions. The event which will host leaders and stakeholders from across the world is open to all. Information on how to participate can be found here.
The 10th Career Day is supported by Northwest Petroleum and Gas Company, Lilleker and Stanbic IBTC. Media partners include Hit 95.9 FM Calabar, BusinessDay Nigeria and Inspiration 92.3 FM Lagos.
