Bakare, Odugbemi for Lagos leadership summit

Lagos will host a significant leadership and mentorship gathering, "Passing the Torch: Mentorship as a Catalyst for Nation Building," on Saturday, May 30, at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja GRA. The summit is designed to bridge generational gaps in leadership and strengthen institutional development by convening prominent public figures, industry leaders, and aspiring professionals.

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Passing the Torch is not an event; it is a responsibility. It is a deliberate call to action for intergenerational collaboration and sustainable leadership.

The event is organized under the "Passing the Torch" initiative, spearheaded by business executive Idorenyen Enang, coinciding with his 60th birthday. Enang views the initiative not merely as an event but as a critical responsibility to ensure sustainable leadership through intentional knowledge and value transfer. "If we do not intentionally transfer knowledge and values, we risk breaking the chain of continuity in leadership and nation-building," Enang stated, underscoring the urgency of intergenerational collaboration.

Expected speakers and panelists include Pastor Tunde Bakare, Julia Olu Jacks, filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, Ini Abimbola, and Ayo Adio. The program, developed by Corporate Shepherds Limited, aims to cultivate a robust mentorship culture across various sectors. Organizers emphasize that the gathering will move beyond ceremonial aspects to feature dialogues and storytelling, facilitating the transfer of institutional knowledge and reinforcing leadership pipelines.

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If we do not intentionally transfer knowledge and values, we risk breaking the chain of continuity in leadership and nation-building.

Idorenyen Enang, who has a distinguished career with global organizations like Diageo, The Coca-Cola Company, and Samsung, currently leads Corporate Shepherds Limited and serves as Executive in Residence at Lagos Business School. The summit will also include the presentation of a commemorative book, "60 Navigational Truths," featuring leadership reflections from Enang's career. The event is supported by various sponsors, including Mouka, Amstel Malta, and Coca-Cola.

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I desire that every participant leaves with a renewed sense of duty, to mentor someone, to be mentored, and to contribute to building stronger institutions for the future.