Over 1,000 Nigerian youths have gathered in Lagos for The Roundtable 2025, a youth-led dialogue focused on empowerment, self-belief, and purpose.
The event, organised by Limitless Club, annually provides a platform for young people to engage in honest conversations about leadership, readiness, and redefining success.
This was made known through a statement on Thursday, signed by its convener, Kennedy Ekezie, and Public Relations and Communications Specialist, Mojolaoluwa Abayomi.
In the statement, the organisation stressed the timeliness of the theme, “We Start from Enough.”
According to the convener, the year’s edition challenges the common narrative that young people must wait for credentials, recognition, or perfection before making a desired impact.
The organisers noted that “Now in its fourth year, The Roundtable has grown into more than just a conference. Convened by Kennedy Ekezie and supported by a team including PR and Communications Specialist Mojolaoluwa Abayomi, the event brings together a diverse cross-section of youth from different industries, backgrounds, and regions to share, learn, and build community.
“The 2025 edition will draw over 1,300 participants, its largest turnout yet, but the impact went far beyond numbers. The atmosphere was marked by reflection, vulnerability, and bold storytelling, as participants explored what it means to start from where they are, with what they already have.”
The statement noted how the popular Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, reminded the audience that small beginnings can carry global potential. “You must believe that whatever you have in your hands is absolutely significant,” he shared, drawing from his journey of transforming lives with a chessboard.
The Director of Programmes, Kamsi Asuzu-Obumselu, described the event as “a village of presence,” a space where young people gather not to impress, but to grow together.
“Reflection prompts, group activities, and peer-led discussions helped translate the day’s messages into practical insight,” Asuzu-Obumselu added.
Founder of Shredder Gang, Bumi George, spoke against the pressure for perfectionism, encouraging participants to show up even when they felt scared or uncertain. She emphasised that in a society where young people often hesitate to act until they feel flawless, vulnerability should instead be seen as the foundation for personal growth.
Additionally, Digital Creator Eric Gugua highlighted the necessity of commitment. He shared that consistent effort was essential to success, explaining that he had only seen real transformation in his work after moving beyond years of inconsistent dedication.
Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili brought a sense of urgency to the gathering, introducing a framework rooted in intention.
She encouraged the audience to take time to reflect, express gratitude, and accept responsibility.
According to her, courage and collaboration were essential values, not optional, stressing that “Character was the most lasting form of value,” asserting that small-scale thinking was no longer sufficient, calling for increased collaboration among young people.
