Sanwo-Olu meets Jamie Pajoel, mulls collaboration on youth leadership

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governor, at the weekend, received Jamie Pajoel, founder of Jamie Pajoel International (JPI), and his team on a courtesy visit. During their meeting, they discussed potential collaborations and shared valuable insights.

The visit aligned with the Jamie Pajoel International (JPI) Youth Leadership Convention, a pivotal event aimed at empowering young leaders in Nigeria and Africa.

The convention seeks to inspire and equip young individuals to make a positive impact in their communities, fostering a sense of social responsibility and civic engagement.

Through various workshops, training sessions, and innovative initiatives, the convention will provide a platform for personal growth and development.

A key focus area will be entrepreneurship, encouraging young leaders to create job opportunities and stimulate economic growth. This emphasis on entrepreneurship will not only benefit individuals but also contribute to the broader socio-economic development of the region.

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The convention will also offer invaluable networking opportunities, bringing together young leaders, peers, and industry experts. This exchange will facilitate meaningful connections, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, ultimately fostering intergenerational solidarity. By empowering young leaders, JPI aims to cultivate a brighter future for Nigeria, Africa, and generations to come.

Renowned speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities will feature at this year’s convention. JPI is committed to sharing information, knowledge, education, and global experiences to help young leaders achieve their goals.

“Today’s young people are tomorrow’s leaders,” said Dr. Jamie Pajoel, Founder and Global President of JPI. “We believe that by empowering them with the right skills and mindset, we can unlock their potential to drive positive change in their communities.”

Pajoel has over 25 years of experience in youth leadership development and has been recognised globally for his contributions, including being named a youth hero by the African Union in 2014 and receiving the State of Michigan Leadership Award in 2018.

JPI’s publicist, Ediale Kingsley, views this partnership as a crucial step in actualising JPI’s visionary projects and realising their full potential.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.