Glowing Minds Initiatives

I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a panelist at the Future Focus Conference hosted at Nile University of Nigeria organized by Glowing Minds Initiatives in collaboration with #GirlsGetEqual - Plan International Nigeria. The conference brought together university students, professionals, and changemakers to explore critical topics shaping the future of work and gender equality. I was honored to join the second panel session, “Breaking Barriers: Strategies for Promoting Gender Equality in the Workplace and Enhancing Youth Employability.” Sharing insights from my journey—from starting as a volunteer to becoming the Chief Operating Officer at Data-Lead Africa - was both humbling and empowering. The session addressed key questions around the private sector's role in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and fostering youth employability. We discussed how intentional hiring, offering flexible policies for working mothers, and encouraging work-life balance makes an inclusive workplace even more effective. I highlighted the need for government incentives for DEI programs, opening of childcare centers around offices, and laws enforcing equal pay and workplace equity. Engaging with the students from Nile University was truly inspiring. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and determination to create a more inclusive future left me optimistic about the next generation of leaders. A huge thank you to the organizers and fellow panelists Kehinde Awujoola, (S.A. Gender to the Minister of Youth) and Heritage Sanmi-Lawal (Founder, Her Dream Initiative ) for making the sessions thought-provoking and interesting. Special thanks to Faith Oritogun(Adaji) for having us on this platform. Events like these reaffirm the power of dialogue in driving meaningful change. Here’s to breaking barriers and shaping a brighter, more inclusive future! #FutureFocusConference #DiversityAndInclusion #YouthEmpowerment #PrivateSectorLeadership #DataLeadAfrica

#FFC_1.0 Over the Weekend we Hosted our Inaugural FUTURE FOCUS CONFERENCE - A #Youth #Employability Conference that brings Players in the Youth development Space to discuss the Future of Work. Featuring : 📍2 Keynotes Address 📍2 Panel Sessions . Stay tuned as we bring you the Sights and Sounds of the Event. #Futurefocus #ffc1_0

I am glad to be at the first Nonprofit City in the World for the Youth Policy Circle at the Misk Global Forum in Riyadh - Saudi Arabia. The Misk Global Forum 2024 is the biggest Youth forum in the region established by HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz in 2011. I will be Speaking on the "Ethical use of AI in Education" and alongside 26 others from 17 Countries we will be contributing to the Development of a Policy Document on the Ethical Use of AI in Higher Education of Learning . Many Thanks to Team at FATE Foundation Accenture , Misk Foundation and Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) for making this possible. If you are Riyadh, Let's Connect via shamsudeen@glowingmindsinitiatives.org

Are you ready to elevate your knowledge and gain insights from a true tech visionary? Don’t miss this chance to learn from Mr. Ibrahim Jimoh Mr. Ibrahim Jimoh is the Founder and COO of Corestream Networks and Roboticsa Software Engineer. He is an Entrepreneur with over 9 years of experience in ERP software, automation, AI, and blockchain. He also founded Code4Africa, training over 2,000 individuals in coding, and co-founded three successful startups: CoreCert, WeCare247, and CorePay. Additionally, he is a trainer at the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) and a member of the British Computer Society (BCS). You can't afford to miss this Register now! https://shorturl.at/OggOP #youthconference #emploability #abujaconference #abujaevents #abuja #entrepreneurship

Mr. Othman Shehu Yakubu is a Business Administrator and Strategist with over 13 years of experience across diverse industries, including PPP initiatives, SMEs, and consulting organizations. Skilled in problem-solving, teamwork, and competency development, he's experienced in consumer behavior analysis, brand positioning, business planning, economic research, and marketing strategy. You can't afford to miss this. Register now! https://shorturl.at/OggOP #youthconference #emploability #abujaconference #abujaevents #abuja #entrepreneurship

We’re excited to announce Chiytwo Ola as a speaker at the Future Focus Conference! A Behavioral and Clarity Coach and the lead at Lucid Haven, Chiytwo is an expert in personal growth, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence. He empowers young professionals to bridge the gap between their current reality and their aspirations. Don’t miss his insights on unlocking potential and achieving clear, impactful goals! Don't forget to register! https://shorturl.at/OggOP #youthconference #emploability #abujaconference #abujaevents #abuja #entrepreneurship

Over the Weekend we had ALIYU UMAR SADIQ, Founder of ECOCYKLE , Take the Participants of our Young Climate Entrepreneurs Program through #Understanding Climate Change in Nigeria - Concept, Laws, Policies, NDCs. Participants learnt the Concept of Climate Change in Nigeria. #ClimateEntrepreneurs #ClimateAction #entrepreneurship

Get ready to be inspired! The FUTURE FOCUS CONFERENCE will feature dynamic sessions with professionals from diverse fields, each ready to share their unique stories of perseverance through different learning curves. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of how they overcame obstacles, how they learned important skills such as problem solving necessary to carve out their careers. Their journeys can ignite your passion and motivate you to pursue your own dreams fearlessly. Join us in Abuja for a day filled with inspiration, networking, and empowerment. Your future is bright, and it begins here! Register now!! https://shorturl.at/OggOP #youthconference #emploability #abujaconference #abujaevents #abuja #entrepreneurship

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Glowing Minds Initiatives is pleased to announce it partnership with WITNESS to launch - BINCIKE NG - a Fact-Checking, Video Verification and Media and Information Literacy Project. This new Project will enable #GLOWING #MINDS #INITIATIVE empower communities in Northern Nigeria starting with Niger State with Media and Information Literacy Skills via Workshops with Community Leaders, Training of Journalist on Fact Checking , Production of Radio Jingle on dangers of Misinformation and production of Project Research Reports in Nigeria. https://lnkd.in/dnnMe5fT #Factchecking #Misinformation. #FakeJobs #FakeNews