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 CityIn 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 JCIN Amb. Shamsudeen Aderoju shared insights on transforming ideas into impactful projects, leveraging digital tools for leadership, and fostering cross-regional collaboration. They highlighted the need for resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset in navigating the modern leadership landscape.

Key action points from the discussion included launching a Digital Literacy Project with global impact, setting quarterly goals for implementing leadership strategies, and investing in emerging technologies such as AI and data analytics.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, after which the JCI Bauchi City President and JCIN NSUK President expressed their appreciation to the panelists, participants, and stakeholders for their contributions.

JCI Bauchi City and JCIN Nasarawa State University, Keffi, remain committed to empowering young leaders through continuous engagement, capacity-building programs, and innovative initiatives that drive sustainable impact.


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