Legal icon and Human Rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana and top Nigerian film maker, Mr. Kunle Afolayan were among eminent Nigerians honoured by Youth Focus Initiative (Y.F.I) on the recognition of distinguished roles they have played individually in motivating several young people in the society.
The historic event tagged “Youth Focus Role Model Awards 2013 and Public Presentation of SOURCES OF SUCCESS” was held on Saturday 19th October 2013 at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Conference Building, Ikeja Lagos.
In his welcome speech, the Founder of Youth Focus Initiative and President of Upward BAO Consulting, Dr. Tunde Oseni said Y.F.I is a pet project which he started in 2001 at the age of 24. He asserted that since then, the idea has remained to motivate and engage the youths wherever they are. “I am happy to report to you that our strategy is working. We have transformed Y.F.I into the Corporate Social Responsibility and Advocacy of Upward BAO Consulting, a growing Human Capital Development Company’.
The awardees and their categories of awards are: Petroleum Geologist and retired Senior Manager of Chevron, Prince Adekunle Oduborisha (Leadership), Mr. Femi Falana S.A.N (Career Development), Mr. Kunle Afolayan (Entertainment), Founder and C.E.O, Flying Doctors, Dr. Ola Orekunrin (Social Entrepreneurship) while Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan (Chairman, Ejigbo LCDA) and Comrade Ayodele Adewale (Chairman, Amuwo Odofin Local Government) bagged awards on their roles in Grassroots Development.
In his keynote address, Prince Adekunle Oduborisha enjoined the youths to always take positive decisions in life. He further charged them not to be deterred by challenges that come their ways as they progress, urging them to always remain resolute and focused.
The two-in-one event also witnessed the public and official launch of a motivational book Sources of Success written by Dr. Oseni.
It will be recalled that in 2011, a similar launch cum Youth Focus Role Model Award was held in Lagos where copies of “My London poems” also authored by Dr. Oseni were given freely to several young persons. That same year, a well-organized Entrepreneurship Seminar was held where 55 young professionals and five guest speakers participated in an atmosphere of intellectual interaction.
Thank you for the inspiration. Some of us miss it but our hears follow u.
will ur book be online?
Kudos Dr Tunde for your endearing and laudable projects. Am more glad to have you back home doing this feats. Gos is your strenght.