Monday 26 October 2015

WETATi USA, UNILAG confab on youth empowerment takes centre stage



 Women Empowered To Achieve The impossible (WETATi) USA in Partnership with the University of Lagos, Nigeria is to host youths, men and women as well as professionals from both the public and private sectors to its maiden youth empowerment conference and Awards banquet.
The global event is themed; “Empowering the Youth in Building a Nation Through Positive Mindset, Service, Volunteerism, Mentorship, Leadership with Integrity and Entrepreneurship- WETATi Style! It will hold at the UNILAG Staff School Hall, Tafawa Balewa, Way, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.
According to the organizers the conference seeks to bring together individuals from different walks of life, gender and ethnicity to discuss issues ranging from gaining empowerment through a positive mindset to development issues and challenges in the country.
The confab is scheduled to kick off in November 12-14, will specifically provide a forum where Nigerian youth from different demographic populations and other African communities will meet to share in how to move the country forward through empowering the youth and the society at large; the importance of political and social entrepreneurship in Nigeria and the third world countries, thereby saving the next generation’s sons and daughters through political and social entrepreneurship.  
The conference, which is arguably the first to be organized in the country under President Muhammadu Buhari administration, is packaged by a United States based socially responsible organization; Women Empowered To Achieve The impossible (WETATi), WETATiiNTERNATIONAL and the University of Lagos.
“We are very excited about this conference because we are bringing together dynamic and diverse individuals from different parts of the country to hold the private and public sectors socially accountable in the communities in which they do business,” the organizers said.
It disclosed that the conference would be a window for operators in the oil and gas companies, banking, media and private business sectors to share their personal, business and professional experiences; exchange ideas, encourage partnership relations and empower those in attendance, particularly the youth towards gaining knowledge, skills and relationship to make a difference in their communities through service, volunteerism and entrepreneurship.
The group maintained that it was through positive mindset change, active engagement in civic responsibility and commitment by the youths to their communities can a better Nigeria as envisioned by President Buhari’s government emerge
On the focus of the conference, the organizers said, “It is focused on the issues of youths, men and women in leadership across various sectors including business, politics, education, healthcare, religion and public service and designed to train, equip and empower individuals to successfully lead, pursue entrepreneurship, build wealth and increase their access to executive leadership positions as well as help build their country with honesty and integrity.
“The conference will equally feature an impressive roster of distinguished presenters and speakers; attendees, general session and panel discussions, networking events sessions geared toward young entrepreneurs, business aspirants and WETATi-Anne Reese Scholarship and Awards Banquet that would recognize trailblazers, emerging leaders,” it said.
The group revealed that one of the reasons it was holding the conference was to connect the youth, men and women to successful leaders as well as address challenges and disparity in education, fear of failure, improve negotiation skills and create a support programme like WETATi Centre 4 Creative Thinking, leadership and Business Development which can catapult them to the next level and equally expand the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs' mindsets as they become the leaders of tomorrow.
Brenda Chavis, Chief Operating Officer, WETATi Corporate who is coming to Nigeria for the first time said, “I am excited to be part of the initiative as this will be my first trip on African soil.
“I can feel the transformation already taking place in the lives of many; whereby the people are educated, have hope and enjoy good governance; the economy thrives, and the country flourishes. And that is a truism not just for Nigeria and Africa, but for countries all over the world,” she noted.
She disclosed that WETATi has been involved in transforming lives and developing businesses to empower and awaken women and men across the globe adding that the organization’s success stories have been heralded in cities and states across the States.
She said, “For any country to develop and meet the needs and expectations of its citizens there must be peace. Peaceful co-existence is a requirement for growth. Nigeria is endowed with natural resources, intellectual prowess and its geo-strategic location and natural blessings give an impetus for growth that has to be managed with prudence.
“WETATi is convinced that the leadership in Nigeria shares these same sentiments and strives to bridge the gap and as a global network of all generations, its main focus is achieved through their global programs like WETATi Center 4 Creative Thinking, Leadership and Business Development network: WETATi  of Today (ages 36 +); WETATi Next Generation (ages 17 – 35); and WETATi Daughters and Sons of Destiny (ages 7 – 16).
“It is an inclusive, local, national and international diversity – community conscious organization that seeks to empower women, young girls, and men of all ages with a mission to provide programs, seminars, conventions, conferences and summits for the WETATi of Today, Next Generation, and Daughters and Sons of Destiny that will propel them to greater heights within their communities”.
 Chavis further said that the group institutes the WETATi Center 4 Creative Thinking, Leadership and Business Development programs in schools throughout the USA and abroad to provide mentoring and out-of-school programs that support academic success, challenge and empower the Next Generation as well as Daughters and Sons of Destiny by teaching them the core values and beliefs in order to empower them to uplift their communities through the arts and cultural, financial education and entrepreneurial training, and lastly and also challenge others in developing countries to achieve their full potential regardless of their geographical or socioeconomic status. Those who are interested in being part of the conference can register online: www.wetaticonvention.com/registration or email info@wetaticonvention.com and meonsworth@gnail.com for more information.

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