I had the distinct honor of visiting Morocco with my colleagues to attend the International Symposium of Smart Cities (ISSC), graciously hosted by my good friend and mentor, Mr. Mohamed Ali Habouha, the Governor of Berkane. The event brought together a remarkable lineup of policymakers, academics, and industry leaders, including representatives from Fortune 500 tech … Read More “Building Smart Cities for a Smarter Africa: My Experience at the ISSC in Morocco” »
I had the honor of delivering a Special Guest Lecture at the Noon Center for Equality and Diversity, University of East London, on the topic “Youth, Human Rights, and SDGs in Africa.” The event attracted a diverse audience of students and faculty members from various countries, continents, and cultural backgrounds, fostering a dynamic exchange of … Read More “SPECIAL GUEST LECTURE: “YOUTH, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND SDGS IN AFRICA” AT THE NOON CENTER FOR EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON” »
I am honored to have attended in dual capacities this year — as a member of the UN-Habitat Stakeholder Advisory Group Enterprise (SAGE) and as a representative of the Nigerian Minister for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande. This was my third consecutive WUF, and it’s been a powerful journey since my first forum (WUF10) in … Read More “Reflecting on an incredible experience at the WUF12 in Cairo, Egypt, held from November 4th to 8th, 2024” »
