South West Association of the Deaf Hosts Successful Youth Leaders Training Seminar in Ibadan

 South West Association of the Deaf Hosts Successful Youth Leaders Training Seminar in Ibadan

Ibadan, May 24, 2024– The first-ever South West Association of the Deaf (SWAD) States Youth Leaders Training Seminar was held with resounding success at the Adamasingba Sports Council, Ibadan. The event, which focused on leadership training, brought together an enthusiastic crowd eager to develop their leadership skills and knowledge.

The seminar commenced with a welcome address by the South West Youth Leader, Ambassador Oyedeji Olusegun Abayomi. He expressed his joy and sense of fulfillment in hosting the event and highlighted the significance of youth development for national progress. Abayomi emphasized the importance of education, mentorship, and community involvement in building future leaders. Quoting Franklin D. Roosevelt, he reminded the audience, "We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future."

Abayomi acknowledged the contributions of Dr. Taiwo Akangbe SW Secretary General and Mr. Sule Akinremi SW Coordinator in conceptualizing the seminar. He outlined the seminar's sub-themes, which included "Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: A Guide to Training Teams for Leadership" by Dr. Gabriel Soje.

Highlighting the seminar were keynote addresses by these prominent speakers. Their captivating lectures electrified the audience, offering deep insights into effective leadership strategies and personal development. Participants were engaged in a variety of learning activities designed to enhance their leadership capabilities.

In his conclusion, Abayomi imparted three cardinal principles for achieving set goals: courage, temperament, and wisdom. He stressed the collective responsibility of nation-building and the importance of everyone's input in achieving a prosperous Nigeria.

To recognize and encourage the participants, Abayomi and the SWAD executive committee provided certificates of participation to the state youth leaders. This gesture aimed to ensure that attendees left the seminar feeling accomplished and motivated to share their experiences with the broader Deaf community, thereby fostering a culture of learning and leadership.

The SWAD leadership training seminar marks a significant milestone in empowering Deaf youth leaders in the South West region, fostering a community of informed and capable individuals ready to make impactful contributions to society.