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IIM Annual Lecture to Address Economic Recovery & Growth In Nigeria

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The Institute of Information Management (IIM) has announced plans to engage various stakeholders, as the Institute seek to provide support for the successful implementation of the national economic recovery and growth program recently released by the Federal Government of Nigeria, during the 2017 annual lecture, induction & award ceremony in Lagos.

The event is also expected to recognize and honour different stakeholders, including past and present public office holders, captains of industries including leaders in different sectors of the economy.

Speaking on lecture theme, Dr. Oyedokun Oyewole, president and chairman board of Directors/Governing Council at IIM – Africa, said that the event is aimed at highlighting the role of Information Management in supporting and ensuring adequate implementation of the recently released Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) by the Federal Government of Nigeria, which is expected to lead to the growth of the nation’s economy by 2.19 percent in 2017 and 7 percent by the end of the planned period in 2020.

“The conference is not only timely but also essential at this point in time for a sustainable and competitive economy and economic transformation with emphasis on improving both public and private sector efficiency, which can only be guaranteed by ensuring proper management and access to information.

“In addition, successful implementation of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan will grossly depend and thrive only on timely, accurate and strategically relevant information. There would be need for private and public sectors to embrace information management and analytics to improve productivity and enable innovation,” Dr Oyewole said.

He said that there is a tremendous economic potential that can be unlocked by using the increasing volumes and diversity of real-time information to make better decisions in a wide variety of sectors, from healthcare to manufacturing to retail to public administration as the economic recovery and growth plan seek to give attention to macroeconomic stability; economic growth and diversification; competitiveness and business environment; governance and security.

“Promoting access to information in government and other institutions will play a vital role in maximizing the proceeds of the economic recovery and growth plan. It will enables government agencies and third parties to create innovative products and services using datasets and their outcomes, that are generated in the course of providing public services or conducting research.

“Some of the key motivations for information management initiatives are to promote transparency of decision-making, create accountability for elected and appointed officials, and spur greater citizen engagement. In addition, however, it is increasingly clear that information management can also enable the creation of economic value beyond the walls of the governments and institutions that promote access to their information. This information can not only be used to help increase the productivity of existing institutions, it also can impel the creation of entrepreneurial businesses and improve the welfare of individual citizens,” he said.

The conference theme is “Information Management: A Strategic Tool for Economic Recovery & Growth”, and special guests invited for paper presentation at the conference are key ministers from different strategic ministries in Nigeria.

They include, the minister of power, works & housing, Barrister   Babatunde Fashola, (Special guest speaker), minister of finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, minister, budget and national planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, minister of industry, trade & investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, minister of solid minerals, Dr. John Fayemi Kayode and the minister of labour & employment, Senator (Dr.) Chris Nwabueze Ngige.

Aside the Lectures, the event will also feature the conferment of the Institute of Information Management (IIM) Fellowship on individuals who have made substantial contribution to the development of the Information Management and Technology profession, its practices or the Institute  of Information Management itself and Honorary Fellows on other professionals with backgrounds outside of Information Management field but are identified as having made significant contributions that impact on the profession and the society or the Institute of Information Management.

Dignitaries to be inducted / honoured at the event include, Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu (Royal father of the day), Dr. (Amb) Asabe Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (Mother of the day), Dr. Shettima Abba – Ag, Executive Chairman, Federal Character Commission, Hon. Odeneye Kekinde Olusegun – Ijebu Ode / Odogbolu / Ijebu North-East Federal Constituency, Pastor  Michael Sunday Idowu – Presiding Pastor,  Divine Favour Covenant Apostolic Church, Senator Osita Izunaso, and Prof. Ademola Stephen Tayo – President/Vice Chancellor, Babcock University.

Other categories of inductees include Graduate, Associate, Professional, Senior Professional and Corporate.

2017 Industry Award (RIMA Awards)
Pioneered in 2005 by the Records and Information Management Awareness (RIMA) Foundation, the RIMA Awards has remain the only recognition for excellence in the records & information management industry in Africa.

The Awards recognizes organisations and individuals for demonstrating vision and business skills through implementation of highly successful projects that utilize leading-edge business technologies, and exemplary professional practice in the field.

Special awards will be presented to individuals and organisations (public and private) who have performed credible well in the information management industry.

The highlight of the 2017 Award ceremony will be the presentation of the “Best State Government Website in Nigeria Award”

 

 

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ATCON, Instinct Wave Launch 5th TERF, Industry Awards

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The Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and InstinctWave have launched this year’s edition of Telecoms Executives and Regulator Forum (TERF) and the maiden edition of Nigeria Tech Innovation & Telecom Awards (NTITA).

The forum, scheduled to hold on the 10th of November at the Lagos Oriental Hotel is the biggest and the most important forums for regulators and policy makers in Nigeria ICT sector. The Awards, NTITA holds at the same venue on the 11th of November.

In its fifth year, TERF has not failed to attract high-level participants from regulatory authorities and technology stakeholders; TERF is an excellent platform for discussion on common policy and regulatory issues in the telecom and technology sector.

The forum will provide stakeholders with the understanding and knowledge of current policies, regulatory best practices, information on emerging issues and chart the way forward in proving an enabling and sustainable environment for the growth of the most important sector in Africa.

In the same vein, Nigeria Tech Innovation & Telecom Awards promises to be a memorable one and the gala night will excite the industry in a fashionable manner.

The reputable awards under the umbrella of ATCON and powered by InstinctWave, Africa leading B2B event organizer promises to showcase vibrancy in the sector.

Winners will be announced to an audience of Nigeria’s most influential ICT and business decision-makers at a sumptuous evening of fine dining and entertainment.

Mr Olusola Teniola, president of ATCON said the forum will discuss and share best practise on moving the industry forward while the awards, has been designed to re-define how excellence in the ever growing ICT services in Nigeria is recognised.

“If we keep honouring innovation and excellence we will be surprised that there will be an unprecedented growth not only in this sector, but generally.

According to Mr Akin Naphtal, CEO, InstinctWave, the Forum and Awards will bring together industry experts that have contributed excellently to the growth of ICT sector.

“If you are an award winner, there is no better place to gain an endorsement of your success and highlight your company’s achievements, he added.

The night will also provide an exceptional opportunity for stakeholders to network, entertain clients, and reinforce relationships with partners and reward staff with exceptional performances.

NTITA has an independent panel of industry experts as judges, will recognize organizational performances, products and services, innovations, executives and management teams, women in ICT, and successful deployed CSR Initiatives.

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ACT Foundation Partners Cancer Aware to Screen Over 300 Women

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In line with our vision to mitigate against the spread of cancer in Nigeria, Nigerian’s grant-making non-profit organization, Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation has partnered with one of its grantees, Cancer Aware to sensitize residents of Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos on breast cancer.

The sensitization exercise which held recently enabled over 300 residents of the community to be educated on the symptoms of breast cancer as well as the opportunity to be screened by medical officers.

Commenting on the exercise, Ndifreke Okwuegbunam, head, Programs, ACT Foundation, highlighted on the importance of breast cancer screening for women. She said “Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect women all over the world. We are aware of the invaluable role women play not only in our homes but in our society at large. And so today we have come to support our grantee, Cancer Aware to bring information about this deadly disease to the women of Mushin Community”.

Mrs. Okwuegbunam also noted that asides the health sector, ACT Foundation is also passionate about entrepreneurship, environment and leadership, as these key sectors will help provide a holistic approach in creating a better world for all.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Emmanuel Bamigboye, the executive chairman, Mushin Local Government Area (LGA), expressed his appreciation to ACT Foundation and Cancer Aware for supporting the government in safeguarding the health of people in Mushin LGA. He called on all women to avail themselves of the opportunity to get screened and protect themselves.

Also speaking about the initiative, Tolu Falowo, executive director, Cancer Aware, expressed her gratitude to ACT Foundation for supporting this laudable project of sensitizing as well as screening residents of Mushin community on breast cancer. She also thanked the Mushin Local Government for the support they provided in making the day a reality.

She said “Cancer Aware is committed to fighting against the spread of breast cancer in Nigeria, this we do through sensitization and screenings because we understand the importance of early detection. We cannot do this alone and so we are calling on the government as well as corporations and well-meaning Nigerians to join us to eradicate the prevalence of breast cancer in Nigerian women.

The sensitization exercise which gathered over 300 women entailed checking of vital signs education on breast cancer, symptoms, care and screening by trained personnel. Attendants also used the opportunity to asked trained medical personnel questions about this menace that is eating deeply into our society.

Cancer Aware is one of the 22 Non-Profit Organisations that benefitted from the 2017 ACT Foundation grant.

Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation is a grant making non-profit established to support local, national and regional non-profits working to address challenges and associated vulnerabilities in the African continent.

(L-r): Olumide Emeralds, monitoring and evaluation officer; Alexandra Bazuaye, communication officer, both from ACT Foundation, and Project Team Lead, Cancer Aware at the breast cancer sensitization exercise in Mushin recently.

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John Momoh To Deliver Keynote at 2nd Fate Alumni Conference

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Fate Foundation; the premier not-for-profit organization promoting business and entrepreneurial development in Nigeria, said it has perfected all arrangement for the second Annual Alumni Conference holding in Lagos next week.

The Annual Alumni Conference (AAC) is a platform for Fate Alumni and other Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise entrepreneurs to learn from entrepreneurial leaders and influencers sharing knowledge about key topical areas to grow and thrive as entrepreneurs while also giving them an opportunity to network and connect with one another.

John Momoh, the founder and executive chairman, Channels Television Networks, is confirmed to deliver the Keynote address on the theme: Unlocking the Growth potential of MSMEs through Partnerships and Innovation, to build on the success of the inaugural edition and foster a sense of community and tradition.

The Syndicate Sessions will feature distinguished speakers such as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, House of Tara, Tara Durotoye, Partner, Risk Consulting Practice, KPMG, Tomi Adepoju, Founder, Chicken Republic, DejiAkinyanju, Chief Executive Officer, Mall for Africa, Tope Folayan, Co-Founder & Director, AACE Foods, NdidiNwuneli, and Principal Consultant, ADSRAT Branding Management Consortium, Charles O’Tudor. Others eminent speakers include Founder and Chief Responsible Officer, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, Adenike Ogunlesi,Chief Executive Officer, Food Chain Limited, FoluAfricanfarmerMogaji, and Chief Executive Officer, Brandzone Consulting LLC, ChizorMalize and Lead Consultant, Thistle Praxis, Ini Abimbola.

Speaking on the Alumni Conference, Executive Director, Fate Foundation, Adenike Adeyemi, said, “Following the success of the maiden edition of the conference last year, we secured a larger space this edition so even more entrepreneurs can benefit from our line-up of experienced entrepreneurial leaders and industry experts who will be speaking at the conference.

“This year’s syndicate sessions will focus on Access to Markets; Brand Management; Agribusiness and Sustainability. New to the conference this year is the Consulting Bar; an extension of the monthly Fate Consulting Clinic, where our alumni business men and women can have one-on-one access to expert advisory support for a period of 30 minutes each”.

She added that, “Given the success of our free monthly Consulting Clinic sessions, we have invited specific institutions that provide and/or are relevant to MSMEs advisory in the following need areas: Legal; Tax; Finance; Human Resources (HR); Digital Marketing Strategy; Communications; Sustainability; Financial Software and Credit Rating”.

Fate Foundation was instituted in 2000 by Founder & Pioneer Managing Director, Guaranty Trust Bank, Fola Adeola,with a mission to foster wealth creation by promoting business and entrepreneurial development among Nigerians.

Since its inception, Fate Foundation has graduated over 5,200 entrepreneurs from its Aspiring, Emerging and Special Entrepreneurs’ Programmes and trained over 40,000 Nigerians in its short entrepreneurship Certificate courses.

Fate Foundation has also enabled over 72,000 Nigerian youths on the path to entrepreneurship. About 65% of its Alumni are actively running their businesses and most are beneficiaries of Fate’s Business and Alumni Support Services.

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