Invitation to NETAD National Youth Forum - Abeokuta session

Talent is a natural phenomenon, which, if creatively explored, leads to self uplift and National development. With the aim of providing the teeming youth populace with a mirror and compass of life through self discovery, Network for Talent Discovery (NETAD), a non governmental organization aimed at discovering and developing talents in teenagers and youths with a special emphasis on Africa-organizes its maiden National Youth Forum.


The National Youth Forum, which will take place on the soil of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, is meant to pass into its audience the consciousness of the existence of talent, creativity, ways of discovering and developing “it” and also to create a platform for teenagers and youths to learn and interact with experts in various creative fields.

Speakers and facilitators for the youth forum include, but are not limited to the following;

i.  Prince Yomi Otukoya (Executive Director, Art Kingdom, South Africa)
ii. Chris Omotoso (Secretary, Association of Nigerian Authors, Ogun state chapter)
iii. General Manager, Nigerian Television Authority, Abeokuta.
iv. Olumayowa Okediran (Clerk, AIMUN - African Union Pan African Parliament).

The event is scheduled as follows;

Theme: Discovering the YOU in you.

Venue: Aduke Maina Hall, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Date: Tuesday, 22nd November, 2011.

Time: 10:00 am.

As part of the National event, an essay competition on the topic “Self discovery; an impetus to national development” will be organized. The event will, apart from showcasing various talented youths, award the three best essayist on the topic “Self discovery; an impetus to national development”. Entry for the National Essay competition is open to all.
For seat reservation, text your name and email address to 08031336740 or call 07039563908, 08033184381.