Globally, the youth are the leading frontiers in any industry and are vast users of social handles, job applicants, and media presence. This implies that efforts and energy ought to be directed to the youth if one is seeking to make any significant societal impact.
Gladly, there came a solution, a conference that recognized and understood this need. It gave out knowledge without any limit and also sent a message into the minds of millions.
As an attendee of the Jamie Pajoel International Youth Conference, It is worth noting that I saw an avenue for change, and this article will contextually walk you through the entire event as you were there, the benefits of participating in subsequent ones, powerful quotes from professional and industrial leading seekers.
The Genesis
March 23, 2024, Port Harcourt, Nigeria experienced a magnitude of audience from over 5 African Countries, and an audience of over 3000 Smart Minds, but what was the event? The Youth Leadership Conference.
Going back to the genesis, November 2023 birthed wider news of a coming conference, the internet, and every social media platform buzzed with notification of the JPI Youth Conference. The energy was surprising at its apex as uses began registering from then till February 2024. But there was a master brain, that was Dr. Jamie Pajoel.
Dr. Jamie Pajoel is well known as a global speaker who has given electrifying speeches around the world and has a reputation for holding successful physical and virtual training. As a Business Consultant and Leading Leadership Development Coach, his mentorship service has been sought by industries in the banking sector, real estate sector, and even the academic sector. As such, from the genesis, his record was apt and the certainty of this being a success was predictable.
My Experience
On the day of the event, I left my home by 6 am, and before 7 am I was glad to be at the venue timely. However, my joy was short-lived. I walked into the conference complex to meet over a thousand energetic and smartly dressed young creative minds. It was natural to see this number that early, but I never expected it. Orderly, the protocol department had everyone verified and checked, before entering the auditorium.
But by its side was a hub to build connections. On the fine carpet grass with varying backgrounds to style concepts, industrials took turns to have interviews with guests and the audience. People also used the avenue to build networks, make new friends, take amazing pictures, and bond.
Personalities with Substance
Most of the time, what makes individuals attend events is the caliber of the people coming. When they are personalities of substances that can make an impact, it is far easier to find a reason to make oneself available.
That was exactly the case for the conference. The conference featured various talk sessions from speakers who were experts in their field of specialization, panel sessions with individuals with successful track records, drama presentations to thrill the audience, and spoken words. Each personality graces the occasion with their story and how to be successful in today’s world.
The speakers in no particular order were Dr. Jamie Pajoel, Rev. Lanre Oluseye, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, Barr. Austen Nnadi, Mrs. Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze, Dr. Summy Smart Francis, Hilda Dokubo, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Ndidi Anike Val-Okeoma, Folasade Adefisayo, and the Grand Comedian of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ali Baba. During the panel section, Emeka Nobis the Don, Sarah Mumba, Benjamin Nnam, Udochukwu Chikwendu, and Haoma Worgwu made the evening mind-blowing. As leading models in the digital and business world, they provide insight into their progress and share useful tips on how to also succeed in the market.
Quotes on Scroll
In this section, we shall mention some speakers and some powerful nuggets of wisdom they spoke about and shared with the audience.
Dr. Summy Smart Francis spoke on The Strength of Will
- When you defeat life, life sends you a battalion of challenges.
- When life keeps throwing challenges, find a network and connect with like-minded people.
Ali Baba spoke on Built to Last
- If your success doesn’t make someone else successful, then you have failed.
- When you are networking with people, you need to add value.
Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze spoke on Accounting for Your Business
- The knowledge that takes you to where you want to be is not pedestrianizing; it is in conferences like this.
- The reason you should go into business is to make money and make an impact.
- Six things you should know in accounting for your business: separation of self, processes, people, technology, regulatory compliance, and record keeping.
Dr. Stephen Akintayo a real estate mogul spoke on Financial Stability through Real Estate
- Success is a journey, not a destination, so always enjoy it now. If you don’t enjoy today, you will be shocked at what you will miss tomorrow.
- How to get started in real estate: create a plan, build your network, and announce it so that you can’t go back, diversify your portfolio, or risk.
- If you can sell shamelessly, you will be stinking rich.
Barr. Austen Nnadi spoke on Achieving Greatness through Mentorship
- Failure to mentor a successor is a termination of your legacy.
- A good mentor isn’t scared that someone (his mentee) will be bigger than him.
- Nothing grows without leadership. A leader provides the vision.
Dr. Jamie Pajoel with a heart filled with emotion spoke on Creating a Compelling Future and below is a detailed list of keynote he spoke on.
- If you don’t know what is missing, you will not know what you are looking for.
- It starts like a play, then it starts paying off, and people will pay attention.
- Never take advice from someone who hasn’t achieved what you intend to achieve.
- It is risky for you not to take risks because if you don’t take a risk, your life is already at risk.
- What you call generational curses simply means a generation caused it.
- Financial freedom is not having money in your account; financial freedom is the ability to train your mind to make money, manage it, and multiply it.
Folasede Adefisayo spoke on Innovative Learning
- Framework to recreate yourself as enshrined in the book “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”
- Be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand, then to be understood, synergize, and sharpen the saw.
- Focus on the future-needed skills because some will be obsolete.
Ndidi Anike Val-Okeoma spoke on Coping with the Unexpected
- Great destinies are born in the womb of pain and shame.
- The first step toward healing is taking responsibility for your mistakes.
Kanayo O. Kanayo a legendary celebrity actor spoke on RisingAgainstt All Odds through Commitment and Sacrifice
- There is no self-development without sacrifice.
- Choices, chances, and consequences are the 3Cs one must embrace.
Conclusion
To sum up, you can also refer to this section as the revelation of the JPI Youth Leadership Convention overview. The convention inspired everyone in attendance, gave the youth value, proved that regardless of the current position in life, trajectory to the apex is very realistic and doable, and also lectured all on being outstanding future leaders and entrepreneurs.
The presence of renowned speakers whom we looked up to made it super thrilling as well, and to add to it, the hub which provided ample space for networking helped creatives reason together and found mutual reasons to further connect beyond the walls of the conference auditorium.
The international youth conference fostered a greater acknowledgment of youths as vital drivers of social change and economic progress in all parts of society. Allowing participants to improve and strengthen their leadership capacity.
