Theme: The Spark

The theme connotes that one good idea is more than enough to trigger a thousand and more brilliant ideas. We live in a world where people are struggling with problems begging for solutions and it takes just one great idea to ignite a SPARK!

Student common Room
Ajayi Crowther University, P.M.B 1066, Oyo Town, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Oyo, Oyo, 211172
Nigeria

Angel Yinkore

Consultant therapist and Health care provider.

Angel Yinkore is a first class graduate Psychologist of covenant University. She is a consultant psychologist who offers therapeutic services to companies and their employees. She specializes in Domestic violence and Sexual Abuse. In her spare time she volunteers as a counseling psychologist in mental health organisations such as Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) and Stand To End Rape(STER) . In the latter she acts as the Head of Department of the Mental Health And Psychosocial services(MHPSS) department, which deals with providing therapy for survivors of Sexual abuse. In her spare time Angel likes to read, write, travel and meet new people. She believes every human is a story waiting to be told.

David Adeyemi

Founder; Ecogenic Solutions

David Oluwatobiloba Adeyemi is an Animator. He has bagged series of international recognitions, Ambassadorship opportunities and awards like the: GVN Youth Ambassador – GVN Foundation™, USA. Eduzine Global Young African Ambassador – Eduzine Global™, United Kingdom. Futuristex Projects STEM Educator – Futuristex Projects™, Scotland. 2nd Runner Up “ACE” Young Achiever Awards – Eduzine Global™, United Kingdom. Nigerias STEMsation – Developing Innovations™, Canada. David Oluwatobiloba Adeyemi who graduated from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo this October studied Microbiology and currently has certificates in Global Health from John Hopkins School of Public Health, Diplomas in Legal Studies & Project Management and lastly Certifications in Sustainable Development Business. David was recently inducted as a LEAP Africa Fellow on the 18th day of October 2018.

Efe Chesterfield

Author, Creative Artist, Radio Host, Founder, Sublime Foundation for Africa.

Efe Ronald Chesterfield is an author of world-class books (Comedy of Disgrace and Letters to Pearl especially), which he self-published in Indianna, USA. An extraordinary broadcast journalist and Public Speaker, Ronald has run radio shows that have ranged from political talks to entertainment and relationships. Chesterfield is founder of Sublime Foundation for Africa, an NGO that seeks to provide intellectual training to underprivileged students mostly in rural areas. He is a movie enthusiast. He has directed a few short movies and also himself wrote a few. He was Creative Director for Styles Defunct, a documentary by Ayaworan HO3D which was nominated for AMVCA 2018. Chesterfield is a writer of uncommon Philosophy and heart-melting poetry. With well over a decade in writing, he has authored thousands of poems and hundreds of articles. He is also renown for his quotations fondly circulated on social media.

Idowu Lawrence

Journalist, Founder; Sustainable Youth for Africa

ID Lawrence is a journalist, poet, essayist, lawyer in equity. He is the director of Research - Sustainable Africa Youth, an organization modelled to attaining the Goal16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) of the United Nations Sustainable development goals, and committed to raising at least 1-million most informed African youths before 2030. He enjoys writing, advocacy and soccer. He has a degree in masscommunication from the University of Ibadan and he is currently in his final year as a Law undergraduate at the University of Lagos. I.D Lawrence is the Co-founder of Zero Hunger Initiative, Lagos. A leading student body organisation that assist about one thousand people in Lagos each year.

Jumoke Odetola

Nollywood actress

Jumoke Odetola is an award winning actress, Model, Scriptwriter and filmmaker. She crossed over from the English genre of Nollywood, and had featured in many classical indigenous movies. She graduated from of Ajayi Crowther University from the Faculty of Natural Science with honours in the second class upper division. Jumoke bagged an ambassadorial deal with CYK Garment and Apparel. In 2015, Jumoke won revelation of the year category at BON Awards. Also, at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, she won the award for best indigenous language film for her role in Binta Ofege. She retained the award in the 5th edition of the ceremony through Somewhere in the Dark. She also won the best actress in a lead role (Yoruba) at 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards in Ogun State.The 2017 City People Movie Awards saw her get a nomination for best supporting actress (Yoruba). Jumoke Odetola became the Best Actress at the City People Movie Awards in the year 2018.

Olalekan Oladipupo

Educationist, Public Speaker

Olalejan Oladipupo is a lecturer in the Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, Ajayi Crowther University,Oyo. He attended Ilora Baptist Grammar School,Ilora, for his secondary school education and Olivet Baptist High School, Olivet Heights, Oyo,for his Advanced Level Certificate. He attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where he studied for his B.A. degree (Hons) in English Studies and the University of Ibadan where he got his Master of Arts in English. He studies as at present for his doctorate degree. He has served as the staff adviser for NASELS (National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies), Ajayi Crowther University Chapter for eight years, and served in the same capacity for student organizations. He is a public speaker, teacher , leader and scholar who exhibits exemplary qualities of honour, discipline and commitment in different areas where he is involved. Olalekan Oladipupo is married and blessed with children.

Omotunde Yemi

Lead Consultant, RBC Corporate Services.

Ron Yemi Omotunde is an agronomist by training, a serial entrepreneur and a mathematician with a keen analytical mind. He is the director of Ron Boanergers Company, a company he founded in 2010 operating in partnership with 9Mobile delivering telecommunication solutions. He is also the principal consultant at Mel Mellis Farm Resources, an agricultural company delivering key solutions in farm establishment, farm management, system development and deployment, and other agriculture related investments since 2004. Yemi is a top business consultant for private companies, multi nationals, universities, top business moguls and entrepreneurs both home and abroad. He is a business coach and mentor to many, he served as volunteer facilitator for Leap Africa on youth development for three consecutive years. He speaks in different conferences and seminars where he teaches principles on business growth, negotiation, budgeting and kingdom finance.

Paschal Offordum

CEO Brandgroom

PASCHAL OFFORDUM DOZIE (POD): A SHORT BIO PASCHAL OFFORDUM is a seasoned Law graduate of the University Of Ibadan, Nigeria's premuere university. While in school, he discovered his love for entrepreneurship, new ideas and technology. He started his first business; a messaging platform in 200level. He also joined the Oldest students club; Sigma Club which he believed helped build his tenacity. He became the secretary and President of the same club. While a student, he founded the TEDxUI Club; the first TEDxclub in West Africa. He also founded TEDxApata; an independently organized TED community where change makers and innovators are activated for creativity.

Swanpil Rathore

Business Manager, Eastern Software Systems.

Swapnil Singh Rathore is the business Manager of Eastern Software Systems. A Dynamic Business Manager, he is bestowed with the ingenious ability to formulate sales strategy, manage company wide sales, develop alliances, manage client relationship, support and enhance the growth of the organisation. As a Manager of Business Development, he contributes directly to the corporate bottom line through business-to-business sales of the consulting services to the portfolio of client companies. He also smoothly handles complex negotiations to ensure organisations' profitability. He helps companies transform from one level to the next level by best ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Software that is, ebizframe ERP which is highest selling Indian ERP in Africa.He is also responsible for the transformation of many companies here in Nigeria and all across Africa.