The Student Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko organized a 2-day event themed Breaking Glass Ceilings in the 21st Century for the African Girl Child.

The colloquium took place at the school’s Olusegun Obasanjo Hall and was organized by the union’s Vice President, Valentina Akinlalu.

Several dignitaries graced the occasion, such as the Balogun of Akure, Rear Admiral Ilesanmi Alade and the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Princess Oladunni-Odu. Dr. Olusegun Owolewa representing the Vice-Chancellor and HRM Tinuade Babalola, Regent of Iboropa Akoko also attended the event.

The Guest speaker of the occasion is Dr. Eileen Zuberi-Oparada. She is the founder of the African Youth Diaspora Organization & AfCFTA Youth Council for Youth Empowerment & Capacity Building based in the USA and Tanzania.

In her virtual lecture, Eileen noted that time is people’s biggest asset, and people must learn to invest wisely. She emphasized that leadership lives in everyone, and this starts by working with others and finding your tribe.

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