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Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bauchi City , under the leadership of its 2025 President, Akintunde Tajudeen Taiwo , embarked on a series of courtesy visits from 11th to 13th March 2025 to key stakeholders across Bauchi State, aimed at fostering collaborations for sustainable community development. These strategic engagements, attended by JCIN Ambassador Hauwa Musa , the JCI Nigeria National Vice President (NVP) for North-East District 2 , also featured the presentation of the prestigious JCI Human Duties Ambassador Award to distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to societal progress. Strengthening Ties with Academia: Visit to Mallam Hassan Alhaji Hassan JCI Bauchi City paid a visit to Mallam Hassan Alhaji Hassan, former Dean of General Studies and ex-Head of the Mass Communication Department, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi. President Akintunde Tajudeen Taiwo emphasized the importance of collaborations in advancing JCI’s mission of youth empowerm...
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My wife belongs in my kitchen –Buhari

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JCI Bauchi City and JCIN Nasarawa State University, Keffi Empower Young Leaders through Digital Skills and Innovation

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By Ayanwale Emmanuel  2025 Director of Communications, JCI Bauchi City In a bid to foster innovation and equip young leaders with 21st-century skills, JCI Bauchi City, in collaboration with JCIN Nasarawa State University, Keffi, successfully hosted a Virtual Panel Discussion on February 22, 2025. Themed “Exploring Innovation – Empowering and Elevating Young Leaders with 21st-Century Skills for Global Impact,” the event provided a platform for engaging discussions on leadership, digital transformation, and innovation. Declaring the event open, the 2025 President of JCI Bauchi City, Tajudeen Taiwo Akintunde, emphasized the crucial role of innovation in leadership development. He stated, “The world is evolving rapidly, and for young leaders to remain relevant, they must embrace innovation, develop critical skills, and leverage technology. Leadership is not just about authority; it is about influence, impact, and the ability to drive change.” Panelists JCI Senator George Onuma and J...
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JCI Bauchi City Holds 2025 Officers’ Training School to Strengthen Leadership Capacity

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  By Victor Ibitoye Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bauchi City hosted its 2025 Officers’ Training School virtually on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM, equipping its executive team and members with essential leadership and governance skills for the year ahead. The training, which focused on leadership development and parliamentary procedure, recorded an active participation of about 48 members. The session was declared open by the 2025 Local President, Akintunde Tajudeen Taiwo, who emphasized the importance of structured training in building effective and impactful leaders. “Leadership is not just about occupying a position. It’s about leading with clarity, discipline, and a sense of service,” he remarked in his welcome address. The core session was facilitated by JCIN Amb. Segun S. Omotosho, 2025 General Legal Counsel of JCI Nigeria, who delivered an in-depth lecture on Parliamentary Procedure . He outlined the principles of motions, voting protocols, quorum req...
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25 Graduates Inducted as ISERH Associate Ambassadors in Prestigious Virtual Ceremony

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In a powerful and inspiring virtual closing ceremony, 25 outstanding young Africans were officially conferred with the prestigious title of ISERH Associate Ambassadors (IAA) after successfully completing the highly competitive ISERH Undergraduate Studies (IUS) program—an intensive, tuition-free, 5-month course designed to develop ethical leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven citizens across Africa. The Executive Director and Chief Servant of the Initiative for Sound Education Relationship & Health (ISERH), Mr. Abdulahi Abayomi Abdulraheem, declared the scholars as Associate Ambassadors, emphasizing the rigour of the journey. “ Being an IAA is like surviving a war ,” Mr. Abdulraheem stated. “ From consistent attendance to weekly assignments, online engagements, and the execution of capstone projects, these young scholars have shown incredible resilience and determination. Today, we celebrate not just their success, but the spirit of commitment and leadership the...
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