Positive thinking, ingenuity inspires 2017 #TEDxGbagada

A collaboration of Nigeria’s best scientists, entrepreneurs, professionals, innovators and reformers being brought together to share ideas is set to spark up deep discussions to steer positive thinking and ingenuity for change in our society.

The collaboration themed ‘Bold Ideas’ brought together by TEDxGbagada is in its third edition with a conference scheduled to hold on November 11, 2017, at The Zone Centre, Gbagada Lagos.

TEDxGbagada began in 2015 with the theme ‘Let there be light’ and speakers such as Bovi, Juliet Ehimuan Chiazor, Bayo Omoboriowo, Taofick Okoya, Timi Dakolo and Mark Essien graced the stage with their innovative ideas.

According to the organizers, this year’s conference aspires to impact its audience and cause them to reshape their boundaries of ability and reality.

“The talks at this event will spark audacious ideas for our society that challenge our present reality and upend the status quo.” A statement from the organizing firm partly read.

Speaking specifically to the event, licensee and organizer, TEDxGbagada, Mercy Akamo said: “This event represents everything original. It is a celebration of bold ideas changing the way we do things right here in Africa.

Nigerians are bursting with innovations and several of these innovations are beginning to take shape and define human interactions. We hope this platform will inspire the attendees to begin to think positively and learn new things.”

Akamo’s statement noted that speakers such as Adenike Oyetunde, On Air Personality, Lawyer and Founder, Amputees United Initiative, an organisation that provides support for amputees; Osa Okunkpolor popularly known as Osa7, an Urban GFX and Graffiti Artist, with a passion for telling stories using contemporary art; Niniola Soleye, Managing Director of the Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust, working to keep society safe from public health threats through the advancement of infection control practices, hygiene and sanitation behaviors will share thought-provoking ideas are all billed for the event.

Also speaking are: Dr Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri, a multi-award winning Mental Health Physician and Advocate, Sam Ogbole, Co-founder, PS Nutraceuticals and Tolu Erogbogbo, culinary extraordinaire and Founder CookieJar. We will also have performances by Onome (GCGT Winner in 2016) and the Illuminate Theatre Dance Group.

The organisers promised inspiration and excitement at the event, urging registrants interested parties to register to attend and see all updates, via www.tedxgbagada.com and follow @tedxgbagada on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.