A youth oriented non-governmental organisation, World Changers International is set to host a leadership summit alongside a concert to foster synergy among the Nigerian youths both home and abroad.
The programme announced during a press briefing in Lagos is tagged ‘Celebrating Nigeria at 55’ with the theme: The role of the youth in diaspora in national development’.
The two-day event which is scheduled for October 8th and 9th 2015 will hold at the London Metropolitan University, London.
Speakers at the conference include eminent African leaders, businessmen, policy makers and top government functionaries.
The programme will also feature top Nigerian entertainers who have made global impact.
Speaking at the press conference, the President of the Coalition, Tim Ayoola Abiodun said it was difficult to get Nigerians in Diasporas to be part of the project.
“Nigerians in Diasporas have associated themselves with the negative aspect of our dear nation. They don’t believe if anything good has ever come out of this country and they tend not to know.
“They’ve familiarized themselves with what the international broadcasting stations are bringing to their screen on daily basis, which is the insecurity in Nigeria,” he said.
Ayoola explained that the programme is aimed at presenting the positive aspect of Nigeria nationwide and bring a positive reflection of Nigeria change era to the limelight.
He said it is also important that youth inclusion in governance is not neglected.
According to the Country coordinator, Eve Nnaji, people abroad ask questions that are somewhat ridiculous as regards Nigeria in particular.
“My friends, my mate ask me questions during my stay in America; like do we have cars? Do we have microwaves? Do we have shoes? Were you guys naked? These questions followed me through the college and they are just ridiculous.”
In the quest to influence youths to the Nigeria change era, Eve said the initiative finds it imperative to involve some top Nigerian entertainers who have made a global impact.
The Concert Producer, Anthony Dike said the concert aims at encouraging Nigerians using their talents abroad to bring in their craft and contribute to the Nigerian industry.
“They may think we don’t have structure, but there are at least structures that can juxtapose your career.”
According to Anthony, 9ice has confirmed coming for the event but he was not sure about 2Face’s participation.
NGO hosts conference, concert for Nigerian youths in diaspora
