We're super-excited to announce that Lagos would play host to "An Evening with prominent Social Entrepreneur, TV Talkshow host, International Youth Evangelist, Award Winning Youth Advocate and renowned Diplomat".
"An evening with Dayo Israel" is an Inspirational evening featuring a Keynote Address alongside a Question and Answer sessions with the Award Winning Young Adult – Dayo Israel. The focus of "An evening with Dayo Israel" Nigeria tour is to create an avenue for Young Nigerians to be Inspired by the story and experiences of this Young Nigerian who rose from poverty to International Stardom and have continued to make unimaginable impact the world over.
Dayo Israel is one of Africa's youngest statesmen whose influence spans all over the Globe. Known as Europe's Premier Youth and Young Adult Leader, Dayo has exceptionally trail blazed and set the pace for many other young people in His generation. The first African to become a Student Council Chair in London's Largest University.
The 23years old TV talk show host is a recipient of so many International Awards which includes the British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Award, PEWA (Person Earnestly Working for Africa) Award, GAB Award, Icon Awards, Icon of Hope Award, Young Achievers Award and many more. He is also a 3 time Finalist for various categories of The Future Nigeria Award – including the Young Person of the Year Award.
The Young African is the Chief Executive of the Africa Diaspora Youth Forum UK – the Premier Organisation for Young Africans in Diaspora – alongside serving as the Coordinator for Nigerian Youth in Diaspora Organisation, a spokesperson for Young Nigerians in Diaspora. He was recently invited by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to a private reception at Buckingham Palace. His TV Talk show "Let's Talk on Passion TV" and "Master Class with Dayo Israel on BEN TV" is helping to touch more lives in the Diaspora.
After losing his Dad at age 11, Dayo was raised by a single mum in the slum of Lagos Mainland, helping his mother in her daily business hawking shoes and African wears to enable them feed the family and have a livelihood. However during those days, Dayo's dream kept pushing him forward. He started the only Child led NGO in Nigeria at that time – General Action against the Violation of Human and Children's Rights – an organisation which spearheaded the campaign for the promotion of children's rights in Nigeria. As a result of which He was elected into the Nigerian Children's Parliament at the age of 14 and rose to the position of the Deputy Senate President of the National Children's Parliament until His retirement.
He also pioneered a lot of advocacy towards the enactment of the Child Rights Act in Nigeria and the development of the Juvenile Justice Framework in the Country. At 16, He was appointed the Chairman of the Presidential Summit of Nigerian Children alongside leading the Nigerian Children delegation to the United Nations Special Session on Children in New York where He was featured live on CNN and Nickelodeon with Carol Bellamy, the then UNICEF Executive Director. In 2004, at the age of 18, Dayo and His Team of other Young People single handed hosted the Annual Young General Assembly Annual Session in Nigeria with about 200 Young People in attendance from all over the World.
Dayo has been involved in High Level International advocacy that have earned him enormous International accolades. He co-chaired the only children side event at the UN World Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa, alongside chairing the World Media Briefing at the UN Children World Water Forum in Japan. In the recent years, He has continued to chair various side events at the UN DPI/NGO Conference. A founding member of the British Council connecting future forum, He was recently appointed a British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Ambassador.
A renowned Youth Evangelist, he host the largest non-denominational youth conference on the face of the Globe tagged – Youth on the Frontline Conference – hosted in about 25 cities of Africa, North America and Europe.
The evening will begin with drinks at 5pm, followed by a talk from Dayo Israel, an open Q & A session and a chance to network with other guests and also with Dayo.
Importantly, the evenings through a special focus of Dayo Israel's speech on "Youth Involvement in Glocal Development" also explores the emerging global and transnational challenges of the 21st century and highlight mechanism on how the next generation of young leaders can contribute to developing innovative strategies to meet these challenges.
During the sessions, Dayo Israel discusses and answers questions regarding His great achievement which have earned international recognition and compliments from world leaders such as Queen Elizabeth II, Dr. Kofi Anan, President Obasanjo, and many more; as well as his life. He would share the story of how he got started in the advocacy sector and youth ministry, how His various achievements came about, the success of His various International conferences all over the globe, and his relationship with the media, fans, and various other celebrities.
Furthermore, the delegates would learn:
- About the power of entrepreneurship and how to improve the economic position of their own communities and the world around them.
- The importance of networking for a successful future.
- About their role in Nation Building and how they can efficiently change their communities
- What wealth really is and how to create it.
- The role that diligence and effectiveness plays in young lives and how to achieve success.
- How to seize the moment, take action / make decisions when they occur
- How to Be the Best
- The Hidden Secrets of Leadership from a successful Young Leader
In addition to the Lagos Conference "An Evening with Dayo Israel Tour" is also scheduled to hold in Universities, Colleges and Churches all over Europe, North America and Africa from March 2009. Some of the scheduled University, many of which Dayo has also spoken in the past includes: University of Cambridge, London Metropolitan University, Oxford University, University of Cardiff, University of Swansea, University of Swansea, Yale University, Harvard College, Harvard University, University of Oklahoma, University of California, and many more.
Innumerable number of student are expected to attend "An Evening with Dayo Israel" at the various cities.
With such a stellar reputation, you'll want to hear Dayo Israel speak so book your ticket today and hear his story challenge you.
The Evening is Free for everyone under 16 and N500.00 for everyone 16years and above. 10% discount available for pre-paid tickets and an extra 5% discount for every group with a delegation of 50 or more paying delegates.
If your company is interested in advertising in the commemorative program of An Evening with Dayo Israel, please take a look at our sponsorship package by emailing tour[at]makeimpact.org . By sponsoring the event, you would be given hundreds of Young People the opportunity to attend the events free of charge.
Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos
on Saturday 4th April 2009.
Ambassador Temidayo Israel-Abdulai is an Award Winning Social Entrepreneur, an in demand Evangelist, TV Presenter, Motivational Speaker, Award Winning Social Entrepreneur, Diplomat, Youth Advocate, Facilitator, Project Developer Student Leader and High Performance Coach.
He started ministry work at the age of 9, and ever since, he has ministered in several churches and travelled to more 40 major countries preaching the Good News. Dayo Israel is also the organiser of the most dynamic and biggest multidenominational youth forum: Youths on the Front Line Conference.
At 21, He became a British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Ambassador, and Young General Assembly (YGA) Special Representative to United Nations Meetings. The Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Diaspora Youth Forum, Europe Regional Director for “Nigerian Diaspora Organisation Youth”, and President and Chief Executive of Maximum Impact International.
Alongside His Development work, He also Pastor’s the Rehoboth Evangelical Ministries through which he hosts one of the biggest Youth Conventions in the USA and Nigeria tagged International Young Christian Leaders Summit. Being passionate about growing leadership in Young People, He holds Maximum Impact summits in Churches, Schools and Communities all over Africa and the USA where He trains, empower and inspire Young People to become Pioneers of Change and Be the Best. He has also been committing his time motivation students in the UK, Africa and the USA. Some of the schools include: Senator Wagner high School NY, Premier College Lagos, and all the 10 High Schools in Islington. One of His recent seminars have been the “Get a Life or a License” Seminar on Relationship and Pre-marital sex for Student and Young People in relationship, out of relationship or considering relationships. He has had personally experience of counselling and supporting Young Teenagers in teenage pregnancies and teenage mum and dads.
He represents African and Diaspora Youth at various local and international conferences all over the world like the UN General Assembly Special Session on Children, UN Children World Water Forum, UN World Summit on Sustainable Development and many more. Every year, He Chairs the YGA session at the UN DPI/NGO Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Whilst serving as the Deputy Senate President of the Nigerian Children’s Parliament He pioneered a lot of the Government Reforms for Children. Some of these reforms include the National Child Right Act which He was at the forefront of lobbying National Legislators to support and vote for. He was also appointed as the Chairman of the Presidential Summit of Nigerian Children and the Chief Executive of Make Impact Group.
A Social Entrepreneur per excellence, He started, pioneered and managed many leading youth organisations and projects in Nigeria and the UK (as already mentioned), many of which He has handed over to other Young people he groomed to take over from Him.
At the age of 8, He started the General Action Against the Violation of Human and Children's Right in Nigeria and was elected into the Nigerian Children's Parliament at the age of 14. He served in the Children's Parliament for 5years as the Deputy Senate President and pioneered a lot of the Government Reforms for Children. Some of these reforms include the National Child Right Act which He was responsible for lobbying National Legislators to support and vote for. It was in this process the President of Nigeria appointed Him as the Chairman of the Presidential Summit of Nigerian Children. He was also a UNICEF Nigeria Youth Core group Spokesman, British Council Connecting Futures Nigeria Youth Team Board Member, and Executive of the Lagos State Youth Council as an International Youth Advocate. His role has been that of lobbying and advocating for a better system of Governance that prioritise Youth Empowerment and Development.
He has met and addressed so many world leaders like Dr. Nelson Mandela, Former Nigerian President and current UN Envoy to Congo: Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Kofi Annan, Queen Mother of Swaziland, Prime Minister Dlamini Absalom Themba, Queen Mubarak of Egypt, President Yahya Jameh, President Tejjan Kabbah, President John Kufor, and many other Heads of States and Presidents in Africa and Europe. He has also been specially invited by Queen Elizabeth II of Britain
His story and background challenge, enlighten, and motivate. Meeting planners find his accessibility and attention to detail refreshing. He does not do a one-way keynote address, but creates an interactive experience. If he opens or closes your meeting, your event goes from good to great! He uses His skills to inspire others especially Young People like Him. Having come from a very underprivileged background, lost His father at 11, He has grown to be one of the most influential African Youths in the World.
He attracts a lot of "positive" media attentions and has featured on CNN Q and A Live, Daystar Christian Broadcasting Network, Nickelodeon, BBC Network Africa, Ben Television, OBE TV, BBC World Service, NTA Newsline, and T.V Africa. He produces and presents Maximum Impact with Dayo Israel on Dove Vision TV. He has made headlines on various national newspapers such as Swazi Today, The Comet newspaper, The Punch newspaper, Tribune newspaper and The Nigerian Guardian.
Some of His Public Speaking client and sponsors of over 5years includes Save the Children (Nigeria), UNICEF, British Council (Nigeria), Africa Leadership Forum and AFRUCA. Some of his recent clients include Islington Council and VSO International.
He is one of the Leading UK based Young Motivational Speaker with charisma and credibility. He is undoubtedly a unique asset at any conference, seminar, workshop or training session. His teachings and speeches have touched hundreds of thousands of Youths in the UK, North America and Africa. He brings thousands of Young People together at His International Conferences on Leadership, Black History, Change, Community Development and faith based teaching.
In His University, He rose from a voluntary position of a "Student Welcome Team/Peer Support Officer" to be Student Council Chair of his University; the Highest Position attainable by a Student in a University. He was also the first black Africa to reach the Highest Student Position in the University. Being passionate about growing leadership in Young People, He organised training conferences and Leadership Summits in various cities of the world. His Maximum Impact summits in Churches, Schools and Communities all over Africa and the USA empower and inspire Young People to become Pioneers of Change and Innovators. He also has a passion for empowering Teenage Parents.
He is also a recipient of many local and international awards such as: ICON Awards, GAB Awards, PEWA (Person Earnestly Working for Africa) Awards, AYL Excellence Award, Future Nigeria Award and many more.