Some Nigerians based in the UK, U.S., and Canada will hold a summit with the Reach Out Africa Charity Initiative (ROACI), a non-governmental organization (NGO), with a view to addressing pressing societal needs.
Affi Tolbert, Chief Executive Officer, Phatbird Limited, a UK-based fashion and entrepreneurial hub, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.
Tolbert, who is also a social welfare officer in the UK, said that the “Unite for Change Summit,” set to take place in Lagos and Abuja, would serve as a bridge to continents and unite global influencers to address pressing societal issues in Nigeria.
The event tagged “Empowering Nigeria’s Future through Services, Health, and Resilience Summit 2024” will be held in Lagos and Abuja from March 22 to March 24
“From child protection advocacy to fitness and nutrition, the summit will empower individuals with invaluable knowledge and skills.
“Our strategic approach focuses on holistic empowerment through education, skill acquisition, and community engagement,’’ she said.
On her part, Atim Tolbert, a U.S.-based child protection advocate, said she would be sharing global insights for child protection that could catalyse positive impact through proactive intervention and advocacy.
According to Tolbert, advocating for children’s rights, developing personalised treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions in crisis management are her core areas.
“What stands out for me is my passion for promoting mental health awareness and empowering individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being.
“With proactive collaborations across related sectors, including governmental agencies, corporate entities, and internal-based NGOs, we will collectively achieve impactful changes in the lives of those facing mental health challenges,’’ she said.
More so, Princess Nkoyo, Chief Executive Officer, ROACI, said the partnership would have lasting social impacts, bring about empowerment for everyone in every strata, and promote social transformation.
She called on all community-based organizations and national and international agencies across sectors to come together to make it a huge success.
“Positive change is the ladder to a more prosperous and growing society; this summit is a transformational strategy for the nation,’’ she said.(NAN)
