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nations cannot be ignored, especially when consideration is given to their size and the inspiring roles that they play (or will eventually play) in those countries where they presently reside. The size of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom -- from students to professionals -- places additional responsibility on the shoulders of both the Nigerian nation and her people in the United Kingdom. While the citizens can use their various platforms of influence to engage government (and contribute their own quota) towards improving living conditions, they can also benefit from the emerging opportunities that are increasingly available in Nigeria. The Nigerian by Choice conference is an opportunity for young Nigerians in the United Kingdom to discuss the future of Nigeria. This conference does not seek to discuss the problems, but will serve as a forum where solutions, opportunities and networking will be the action guides. We believe that it is time for Nigerians living in the United Kingdom and are below the age of 40 (who can appreciate the need to take action in order to move from where we are to where we should be) to take action in order to create the nation we can be proud to call home. The September 2007 conference will focus on the following objectives: * Encouraging the need to take advantage of ICT-enabled Entrepreneurship to help meet Nigeria's employment needs; * Organizing Socio-Economic Missions that will enable Nigerian professionals in Diaspora to use their expertise to support relevant efforts; * Networking the expertise of the participants to influence policy and demonstrate how Nigeria can take practical steps towards development; * Celebration of "What's Great About Nigeria" because if we don't, the world won't have an example to follow! Featuring brief keynotes, break-out groups, panel discussions and quality question-and- answer time, the conference will deliver on its promise of kick-starting a process of networking ongoing efforts towards addressing the need to place Nigeria on its path of becoming one of the best places to call home during the first quarter of the 21st century! Date: Saturday, September 15 2007 Time: 11am to 4pm Venue: Women's Library Centre, London Metropolitan University, 25 Old Castle Street London E1 7NT [See directions at www.pin.org. ng/nbc/logistics .php] Entry: FREE [Support the conference: www.pin.org. ng/nbc] Programme of Events 1000 - 1114: Arrivals, Networking and Registration 1115 - 1120: National Anthem 1121 - 1130: Opening Remarks 1131 - 1150: Keynote 1 ("Investment Opportunities in Nigeria") 1151 - 1210: Keynote 2 ("ICTs and Entrepreneurship" ) 1211 - 1225: Tea Break 1231 - 1250: Keynote 3 ("Socio-Economic Missions") 1251 - 1320: Break-out Groups 1321 - 1350: Report-back from Groups 1351 - 1410: Light Lunch Break 1411 - 1440: Panel Discussions 1441 - 1525: Interactive Session (Questions and Discussions) 1526 - 1545: Wrap Up The conference will be delivered through the joint efforts of Netwox Limited, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, Africa Diaspora Youth Forum and other partners. Netwox Limited will serve as the coordinating institution for the conference, and Paradigm Initiative Nigeria will be responsible for the post-conference coordination -- including the publication of conference proceedings and management of the post-conference process as decided by the participants. Best regards, Contact: Kayode Afolabi nbc@netwoxltd. com +44 1 375 483 822 +44 78 779 03 05 6 and Dayo Israel dayo@dayoisrael. com 07930247915 less

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es no holds barred session - Have you dreamt of having a once-in-a-life- time chance of having a heart-to-heart discussion with a top CEO - Do you have ideas that you want to share with a top Nigerian CEO - Do you have burning questions in mind related to your career, personal development, or business strategies that you think a CEO can help to answer. - Do you wish to be mentored by a top rated CEO. - Do you want to learn from real-life success and failure stories of top CEOs If the answer is YES, then you need to attend the MEETtheCEO forum MEETtheCEO version 1.0 CEO: Fela Durotoye, Principal Partner, VIP Consulting Limited Project Coordinator, GEMSTONE 2025 project www.gemstone2025. org Date: October 12, 2007 Venue: Undisclosed location, Lagos How to apply: 1. Send a detailed CV and a short bio to include in brief who you are and what you do 2. Send a passport sized photograph of yourself. 3. Write an essay of not more than 300 words on why you want to meet with Fela Durotoye and your expectations from the program 4. Send the three documents together by email to Rotimi Olawale through ecubeconsulting@ gmail.com, with the subject MEETtheCEO 1.0 5. *Deadline* for receipt of application is *12noon on **September 27, 2007**.* 6. All applications received after this date will not be processed 7. 20 best applications will be selected and notified by sms and email by October 1, 2007. 8. 5 other applicants will be selected and placed on a supplementary list 9. Selected applicants will pay a *commitment fee of N5, 000* within *7 days* after notification. 10. Participants who do not pay the stipulated fees on or before October 7, 2007 will lose their slot to potential participants on the supplementary list. - *Young professional women are encouraged to apply.* - *For enquiries, please call Rotimi Olawale on 08057704111* less