“Empowerment isn't a buzzword among leadership gurus. It's a proven technique where leaders give their subject the appropriate training, tools, resources, and guidance to succeed”.

National Association of Polytechnic Students NAPS, an umbrella body of all Polytechnics, Monotechnics, colleges of Education, colleges of Technology and other Allied Institutions awarding ND/HND certificate across the six geo-political zone of the federation set for this year students empowerment summit which has been tagged “Roles Of Students Towards The Sustenance Of Democracy And Economy Development.


In a statement signed by the Chairman Planning Committee Comrade Olasunkanmi Ijaduoye on Saturday, the comrade said the cardinal objective of the event is to create an excellent avenue and a window of opportunity for the coming together of youths/students of all participating institution.


He further express the association readiness to file out needs for prompt solutions to averting poverty, cultism, child trafficking, rape, prostitution, armed robbery, cyber crimes, gays and lesbianism practices, child abuse and other social vices among Nigeria Students home and abroad.


The program will also educate Nigerian student leaders on the dialogue method of solving problems, to uphold unity and oneness of National Association Of Polytechnic Students and Nigeria. Topics like good leadership, self leadership, self-employment skills, beyond school certificate would be looked into.


Notable organizations, government agencies, reputable personalities, rectors, provost and members of the public, home and diaspora are called upon to give there maximum support towards this empowerment programme because this nation demands the qualities of youth: not a time of life but a state of mind.

Comrade Olasunkanmi noted that the summit is scheduled to hold on the 29th of November at kings Hall ibara, Abeokuta, ogun state. 


Participants of the event includes all Polytechnics, Monotechnics, Colleges of Education, Colleges of Technology, Colleges of Agriculture and other allied institutions awarding ND/HND certificates nationwide.

Guest speakers for the summit are 

*Mr. Ikem Ume-Ezeoke*

*CEO of Homes and Homes Estate Solution* 


*Engr. Musthafa Bello*

*Former Minister for Commerce*. 


Other dignities to be present are 


*The Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Fredrick Enitiolorunda Obateru Akinruntan.(The presiding Authority of Ugbo Kingdom)*.


*Engr. Otis Anyaeji National President Nigeria Society of Engineers*

  

*Mrs Wilbahi Aguele*

*CEO Wilbahi Investment Ltd*


*Chairman of the Occasion* 

*Eze Dr. Amb.  Chukwdi Ihenetu*

*Eze Indigbo Ghana*


*Elder Femi Olaore FEMI OLAORE & CO*


*Oba  Adetola EmmanuelKing* 

*GMD/CEO ADRON PROPERTIES* 


*Mr Bamidele Onalaja CEO REVOLUTION PLUS PROPERTIES* 


*Prophet Dr. I Abiodu Akanni CCC SAGAMU* 


*CP Ahmed Illiyasu COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OGUN STATE COMMAND*  and many more.


Olasunkanmi who is the Chairman Planning Committee have *Comrade Oluwasegun Samson Akinniyi as the vice chairman. Members of the planning committee are 

*Comrade Bon Okafor*

*Comrade Wakeel Sulaimon Adebayo*

*Comrade Damilola Oshinaike*,

*Comrade Ifedayo Olaniyan and Comrade Ismail Ajibola*.


*The official media team are Comrade Dimeji Best, Comrade Adenusi Abiodun, Comrade Simileoluwa Liyele and Comrade Owodunni Lateef T*.


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