Photos: GAME Honours outstanding young Nigerians

The recently-held Goal Attainment Made Easy (GAME) Conference placed emphasis on empowering young professionals with a Vision of working not just for their personal Success but also for the upliftment of the Nigerian nation. But the High-point of the 2014 edition, no doubt, was the Awards segment which recognized some accomplished Nigerians who were already blazing trails in their chosen fields of endeavour.

For an Event centered on the Youth, it was no surprise that several Young Professionals who were already making a difference in their Callings, were picked for recognition.


While talking about the awards and The AbiolaChamp Show which is scheduled to air on selected TV stations across Africa from January, 2015, the Convener of the Conference, Abiola Salami, said the thinking behind the recognitions went beyond merely honouring Achievers in different spheres of National life as Winners were also meant to serve as models for Young People to aspire to.

In the Exceptional Young Woman Making a Difference Category, there was an impressive mix of Beauty, Brains and Passionon display: Maureen Iyasele, who left a high-powered position in the Energy sectorto pursue her commitment to helping young persons realize their potential was cited for making  “a Difference with her contribution to Youth Empowerment”.

Turning her Passion to transform Individuals through Experience and Knowledge into the Poise Graduate Finishing School, Ukinebo Dare was named for contributing to Human Capital Development.

For her strong Advocacy Work on behalf of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWH), Kemi Ajumobi who heads the Health Desk at BusinessDay Newspapers, was honoured for Dedication to Women Empowerment.

Elegant News Anchor and TV Presenter, Adesewa Josh, has proven to be more than a pretty Face with Project SmileAfrica which reaches out to Children and Teens in Rural Communities, and was recognized for Making “A Difference in Media”. 

Meanwhile, Evita Mousalli, Chief Operating Officer at the popular Cool, Wazobia and Nigeria Info Radio Stations, took a bow for “Leadership in Media”.

Another Category, the “Champion of Change” Awards, also showcased some Young Nigerians making Strides in their Sectors and contributing to National Development.

Adewale Owomoyela, one-time Legislative Aide at the National Assembly and now intensely involved in fighting for Shelter Issues and other economic causes for the average Nigerian, was named “Change Champion for his consistent contribution to Poverty Alleviation and Justice in Nigeria”.

Life Coach and Social Entrepreneur, Debola Deji-Kurumi, vocal and passionate on Issues affecting Youth, Women and the Girl Child, was crowned Champion for her contribution to the Social Sector.

Halima Ibrahim Abba, brilliant scholar and Advocate for Educational and Economic Reform, was cited for championing Educational Development in the Country.

Meanwhile, Co-Founder of Passion Incubator and Founder of the Southern Business Academy, Olufunbi Falayi was given recognition for his efforts in developing Small and Medium-scale Enterprises in Nigeria.

Perhaps, the most striking win at the Awards belonged to 12-yr old Zuriel Oduwole, the amazingly accomplished Documentary Film-maker, who has interviewed 14 Heads-of-State. But it was her Advocacyfor Girl-Child Education through her Speak up.Dream up.Stand up foundation which clinchedthe Gong for “Consistent Contribution to Youth Development across Nigeria”.

The Calibre of Winners reflected the thorough and painstaking research that went into compiling the Lists and has already raised expectations for the 2015 edition of the GAME Conference and Awards.

GAME is an initiative of iamCHAMP Limited in partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID) and is supported by Access Bank, Plc.

1.       Awardees, Relatives & other Dignitaries at Making ADifference  Awards, GAME2014 Conference

1.      Chief Host, GAME, Dr Christopher Kolade and Convener, GAME,Abiola Salami presenting The Governor  Making A Difference Award to Ogun State Governor, Senator IbikunleAmosun (represented)

Dr Christopher Kolade, Mr Abiola Salami with relatives of ZurielOduwole, recipient of Champion of Change Award at GAME2014 Conference

1.    Chief Host, GAME, Dr Christopher Kolade and Convener, GAME,Abiola Salami presenting The Governor  Making A Difference Awards to Rivers State Governor, Governor RotimiAmaechi (represented)

1.       A prototype of The AbiolaChamp Show with Hon. AbikeDabiri-Erewa.

1.     Fagboro Margaret of DFID and Convener, GAME 2014 Conference, Abiola Salami, presenting an award to KemiAjimobi

1.       Maureen Iyasele receiving the Exceptional Young Woman Award from Abiola Salami and Chief Mrs Adeyi

1.       Mr John Obaroand Abiola Salami presenting the Champion of Change Award to OlufunbiFalayi

1.       Mr John Obaro and Abiola Salami presenting the Champion of Change award to Mercy Sues

1.       Convener, GAME, Abiola Salami and Chief Host, GAME 2014, Dr Christopher Kolade at GAME 2014 Conference.

1.       Chairman, GAME 2014, Prof PatUtomi, Convener, GAME, Abiola Salami, and Chief Host, GAME, Dr Christopher Kolade at GAME2014 Conference

Mr Michael West and andAbiola Salami presenting The Champion of Change Award to Halima Abba in the presence of her relatives

1.       DebolaDeji-Kurumi (right) receiving The Champion of Change Award

TitiOshuntoki of Access Bank, Plc, speaking on Financial Wellbeing at  GAME2014 Conference

1.       Dr Ken Ikere delivering a lecture on Financial Well-being

1.       A cross-section of participants at GAME conference 2014

1.       Hon. AbikeDabiri-Erewa and Convener, GAME 2014, Mr Abiola Salami at the GAME 2014 Conference

1.       Honourable AbikeDabiri-Erewa at GAME Conference 2014

A prototype of The AbiolaChamp Show with Dr KenIkere

1.       A cross-section of delegates at GAME 2014 Conference

1.       Chief Mrs Adeyi representing the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Otunba (Mrs) TitilayoLaoye-Tomori at GAME Conference 2014

1.       Convener, GAME 2014, Abiola Salami and Dr Ken Ikere (middle) with delegates at GAME 2014 Conference.