More than 10,000 young people gathered at the University of Lagos Sports Centre for the fifth edition of the Gen Z Involvement in a New Nigeria, popularly known as GiNN 5.0, in what organisers described as the largest gathering of Gen Z in Africa.
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The event, convened by Agomeze Saint Chukwuemeka, popularly known as the Saint of Africa, brought together young Nigerians from different parts of the country for a historic convergence focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, civic participation and nation-building.
The event, convened by Agomeze Saint Chukwuemeka, popularly known as the Saint of Africa, brought together young Nigerians from different parts of the country for a historic convergence focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, civic participation and nation-building.
Speaking during the event, Saint of Africa said GiNN had grown beyond an annual programme into a continental youth movement.
“GiNN has grown from an idea into a movement. What we witnessed today proves that young Nigerians are no longer waiting to be handed the future. They are stepping forward to build it, lead it and redefine the narrative of this country,” he said.
The event featured leading voices across business, media, politics and enterprise, including Kola Adesina, Ayo Animashaun, Bunmi Davies, Gbenga Obadina and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
A major highlight was the presentation of the GiNN Young Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding young Nigerians across entertainment, entrepreneurship, innovation, social impact and professional excellence. Organisers also announced over N30 million in seed funding committed by speakers to support promising young entrepreneurs through the GiNN Innovation Hub.
