In line with the global vision of raising a network of young leaders, JCI Nigeria is committed to deploying resources to give young Nigerians access to development opportunities that will position them strategically for leadership opportunities.
In a media parley held in Lagos, JCIN President, Ambassador Abdullahi B. Attairu said the organisation which raises young leaders is committed to training young Nigerians to become all they need to be more so as the nation is in need of pragmatic leaders in all fields of endeavours via the theme ‘SenD’
He said, “We will craft an extraordinary story for JCI Nigeria organisation that will propel our members’ development through this year’s Skill, Engagement and Development (SenD) Agenda.
“We will leverage on previous achievements of past leaders to create new goals and priorities for the future in accordance with the global and national objectives of Junior Chamber International.
“Skilling up our members was a major focal area for us as an organisation in 2022, we shall continue to improve on our strategies, build strategic relationships and explore opportunities for our members – those already skilled up and those we would skill up in 2023.”
He added the organisation will leverage on mentorship arrangements between our stakeholders – internal and external and our members, and continue to showcase our members to the world by communicating our richness while also attracting prospective members and partners to the organization.
Also the non-governmental organization, unveiled its annual Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) and the Creative Young Entrepreneurs (CYE) awards.
The JCI Nigeria said it is calling nominations across different categories such as Personal Development, Scientific and Technological Development, Medical Innovation and others, for young persons who have distinguished themselves by continually striving for self-development and finding innovative ways to positively impact the country.