Suburbancares

Youth Solution Summit 2025

Youth Solution Summit 2025

...empowered to lead

Welcome

Join us for a transformative experience designed to empower youth through learning, mentorship, and leadership development.

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About the Summit

Our Philosophy

Youths ending violence against children and creating a safe environment for healing and growth.

Problems We Address

  • Emotional Trauma
  • Childhood Sexual Trauma
  • Leadership skill gaps

Youth Strengths

  • Driving innovation
  • Active in advocacy
  • Shaping the future

3-Day Program Schedule

Day 1: Discovering Your Inner Power ▼
TimeActivity / Session
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMArrival, Orientation & Building Connections (gentle movement & mindfulness, registration, icebreakers, team-building)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfast and Building Connections --- "My Story, My Strength" (voluntary participant sharing, resilience focus; facilitated by counselors/mentors)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSummit Opening and Plenary Session
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMOpening Address --- Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMKeynote Speech --- Mr. Bolaji Ogunlende, Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Sports
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMWorkshop A --- "Understanding Childhood Trauma and Preventing Sexual Harassment/Abuse" (Dr. Bukola Ogunkua)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLunch
1:30 PM - 4:30 PMSkill Acquisition --- Creative Labs (Workshops 1-10)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PMDinner
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMWorkshop B --- "The Power Within: Introduction to Emotional Regulation" (Dr. Denise Buchanan)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PMFashion Runway Showcase --- Sustainable Fashion, Cultural Fusion, Futuristic Fashion, Music-Inspired Runway
10:00 PM - 6:00 AMDay Close
Day 2: Igniting Your Potential ▼
TimeActivity / Session
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMArrival & Building Connections (gentle movement, mindfulness, team-building)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfast, Orientation & Connections --- Interactive Session: "A Youth Entrepreneur's Understanding of the Nigerian Economic Landscape"
9:30 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote Speech --- Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, MD Sterling Bank
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMWorkshop C --- "Nigeria, My Nigeria! -- Rekindling the Nigerian Spirit" (Tunde Onakoya, Chess in the Slum)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWorkshop D --- "Understanding the Nigerian Economic Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges in the Nigerian Economy" (TMs Oyin Egbeyemi, Lagos State Trust Funds)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMPanel Discussion & Youth Interaction with all 3 speakers
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLunch
1:30 PM - 4:30 PMSkill Acquisition --- Creative Labs (Workshops 1-10)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PMDinner
6:15 PM - 7:00 PMEvening Session --- "Creative Expression as a Healing Strategy" (Beck Banda, Ph.D)
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM"Your Nigerian Identity" (Mr. Abraham Abah)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PMOpen Mic Session (optional participant reflections)
10:00 PM - 6:00 AMDay Close
Day 3: Leading with Vision ▼
TimeActivity / Session
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMArrival & Summit Energy (gentle movement, mindfulness, team dance)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfast, Recap & Reflections on Summit Gains
9:30 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote Speech --- "The Power of Vision: Dreaming Beyond Limitations" (Otto Orondam)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMWorkshop E --- "Leading with Integrity & Ethics" (Mrs. Sade Adefisayo)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWorkshop F --- Interactive Session: "What Kind of Leader Are You?" (Julius Ilori)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMGroup Challenge --- "Civic Engagement & National Pride" (Abraham Abah)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWorkshop --- "Mapping Your Future: Vision Boarding & Goal Setting" (Mr. Otto Orondam)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PMCreative Labs --- Team preparation for dinner presentations
5:00 PM - 10:00 PMGrand Finale & Awards Night --- Dinner & Awards, Creative Lab Presentations, Structured Networking, Closing Ceremony, Vote of Thanks & Commitment to Action

Learning Labs

1. Graphics Design and Content Creation
2. Creative Arts and Innovation (Beading, makeup, gele tying)
3. Photography and Cinematography
4. No Coding web design, App Development
5. Physical and Mental Wellness (CPR, Emotional Intelligence First Aid)
6. Microsoft Excel and Power BI
7. Agribusiness (Hydroponic farming)
8. Culinary art
9. Public Speaking & MC

Featured Speakers

Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Executive Governor, Lagos State

Mr. Bolaji Ogunlende

Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lagos State

Mr. Abubakar Suleiman

MD, Sterling Bank

Tunde Onakoya

Founder, Chess in the Slumr

Dr. Bukola Ogunkua

CEO, Suburbancares

Dr. Denise L. Buchanan

CEO, Faith Has Feet

Oyin Egbeyemi

Director, LSFT

Beck Banda, Ph.D

CEO, YOCUPA 7ASIDE

Mr. Abraham Abah

PhD. Scholar, IIT Bombay

Otto Orondam

Founder, Slum2School

Mrs. Sade Adefisayo

CEO, Leading Learning

Julius Ilori

Founder, LCE Tech hub

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