By Victor Ojelabi
The former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga
Daniel, has continued to be an inspiration to the younger generation as he
mentored some youth on the importance of leadership training and how they can be
financially independent through entrepreneurial skill on Saturday, 3rd August
2019 at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos.
Speaking as the chairman of the third annual Young
Leaders Entrepreneurship Conference (YOLEC) for young leaders organized by the
producers of Sparklight Entrepreneurship Show, he said they should realized that
they are indeed tomorrow’s future.
The conference themed: 'An Entrepreneurial Mindset:
A Solution to the High Unemployment Rate in Nigeria' played host to youths
across the state, while Gbenga Daniel appreciated the organisers for putting
the event together for the youth.
According to the former governor, “the lives of
successful entrepreneurs in the world have one thing in common and that’s
perseverance as none of them gave up at any point in time."
He, therefore, advised them to be tenacious in
pursuing their dreams.
The convener, Tosin Adesile also thanked the former
governor for his availability to motivate the next generation.
In further appreciation, the students jointly
presented award to the former governor for his support and being a source of
inspiration to them.
Earlier, keynote address was delivered by Engr. Obed
Ikem, a project manager with Exxon-Mobil, while the Chief Executive Officer of
Cars 45 also shared the experiment and risks his company took before becoming a
foremost leader in the auto business.
Also speaking, Dr Sunday Adebisi, Associate Professor
in the department of Business Administration and Acting Director, Entrepreneurship
and Skills Development Centre, University of Lagos who also emphasized on the significance
of entrepreneurial skill said the Senate of the University is serious about
producing good products but with solid entrepreneur mindset.
Participants which include students, corps members
and unemployed graduates enjoyed several opportunities such as review of
curriculum vitae, mentoring session, exposure to digital skills and
technologies like data science and analytics, cyber-security, cloud computing,
block chain and more.
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