Chinemenma (Chichi) is a young woman married with to a man that understands and supports her vision and passion to help teenagers. This desire was borne out of what she calls teens’ vulnerability and delicacy in dealing with issues of life. In this interview, Chichi talks about how she started her work with young people in that age bracket and how she is able to impact them. Excerpts.

THE rate at which African youths embark on illegal migration and the means through which majority of them embark on such journeys to choice countries abroad, calls for urgent attention by African leaders.

Henry Ogbemudia with a stage name ‘XSOD Brown’ is multi-talented and he specializes in anchoring corporate events and executive mirror painting. The self acclaimed Executive Finest Comedian (EFCC) and the special adviser to the president of the federal republic on humor matters believes that arts is making a huge difference in our society.

THE Head, Indian High Commission, Lagos office, Rani Malick, has described India visa policy with Nigeria as stable, stressing that from the outset of both countries’ bi-national commission agreement, the duo have enjoyed a mutual understanding in diverse sectors.

Saidi is only 24 years and has a knack for philosophy. He also has a strong flair for writing and public speaking. Saidi is regarded by several young people as one making a visible difference in his community. The Nupe born youth who resides in Kaduna takes on a journey into his world of change making. Excerpts:

IN a bid to effectively address the challenges Nigerians encounter while residing in foreign countries, a non governmental organisation, NGO, known as All Nigerian Nationals In The Diaspora, ANNID, has been established.

Eyitayo with a soft but assertive personality at 25 is a certified PMP Project Manager with vast expertise in project execution. He is a Lean VI Sigma Certified Professional; a project management entrepreneur and top facilitator of Project Management (for organizations. Eyitayo is the founder and the Team Leader of PM Hub Nigeria. He is one of the youngest project management entrepreneurs and consultants in Africa. He was at the Vanguard head office to tell his story. Excerpts:

W hen you engage a bright and creative mind you definitely will leave with an experience to remember in a very long time. Ayo walked into the Vanguard corporate office looking well dressed ,above all, exuding confidence that he is a young man with a vision to impact lives. He is a Microbiologist with an MBA,and he is set to cause a generation change. Please read on:

Murtala is a Special Assistant on Youth Empowerment to the Nassarawa State Governor. He believes that his consistent hard work earned him the appointment and he is all out to make a difference in empowering youths. In this interview, Murtala tells us about his appointment and how he intends to empower the young people of Nassarawa State. Excerpts:

Growing up
I am an indigene of Imo State— born March 19, 1984. I grew up in a Pastor’s home with four brothers and a sister. My upbringing was good. My parents gave ‘freehand’ to us as children to express our innate abilities. I attended L.A Primary School, and Ajeromi Ifelodun High School, Olodi Apapa, and tertiary education was at Oracle University, USA —via their scholarship programme.