Theme: Passion

Join us for an inspiring TEDxYouth event dedicated to exploring the transformative power of passion. This event will delve into the ways passion fuels innovation, drives personal growth, and ignites positive change in the world.

NTIC Abuja Conference Hall
Monrovia Street, No:31, Wuse ll, Abuja
Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, 900001
Nigeria

AMINA DARMA

Primary 4 Pupil

A fashion lover

CHARLES INOJIE

Nollywood Actor

Charles is from a royal family. He grew up with his grandmother and hardly recollects his mother because at a young age he was sent to another geographical location for the purpose of keeping his aging grandmother company. He aspired to someday be a lawyer but had a change of mind when he attended Bode Osoyin's Writers resort, where he decided to acquire a certificate course in dramatic arts. In 1993, he achieved this goal and would later graduate from the University of Port Harcourt in 1999.

DAVID MARK OBE

Senior Student SS3 KANO

Strengths: David is a logical and well-structured thinker. He has strong analytical skills and an excellent command of language, making him an effective and persuasive speaker. Readiness: Ready. He is disciplined and articulate, making him a reliable and impactful speaker.

Dr VIVIAN SONNY-NSIRIM

Activist

. Dr. (Mrs) Vivian Sonny -Nsirim. The Founder and CEO Young Moms Support Initiative. A devoted Christian, Humanitarian Agent and Philanthropist, which led her in founding Young Moms Support Initiative (YMSI) - a non-governmental organization (NGO) seeking to support and empower women and children for a better society

Faridah Karimu

Student

Faridah Karimu is a sixteen year old girl in SS2 with high hopes and ambitions. Despite being a lover of anything easy and stress-free, she understands the value of hard work, regardless of talent. Faridah’s dream is to become the best version of herself by maintaining excellence and building discipline

GRACE MUSA MADAKI

SS3 Student Kano Girls

Strengths: Grace has a calm and persuasive voice, making her an excellent speaker for deep and reflective topics. She is thoughtful and has a strong ability to connect with her audience. Readiness: Almost fully prepared. With a little more practice, she can confidently take the stage.Selected Speakers

KABIR ADAMU

Security Expert

Kabir Adamu is the Managing Director of Beacon Consulting Limited, a renowned firm providing enterprise risk and security management solutions in Nigeria and the Sahel. Kabir is a dynamic and professional security and intelligence executive with a soundtrack record in the public and private including humanitarian and development sectors. He is experienced in security consultancy and project management at the multinational level and has supported clients with operations in hostile, challenging and complex environments. During this period, he has shown extensive capacity in successfully interfacing at strategic, regional and local levels utilising experience gained in the security environment combined with academic skills developed during professional study. He drives change through effective relationship building, identifying and influencing key decision makers.

MELEK ILITER

Primary 3 Pupil

Melek stands out as a confident and articulate young speaker. Despite her young age, she has demonstrated remarkable clarity in expressing ideas and engaging an audience. Her curiosity and enthusiasm make her a dynamic speaker. Readiness: Highly prepared. She is eager to share her perspective and inspire others with her fresh, insightful ideas.

MOHAMMED IDRIS MALAGI

Minister of Information and National Orientation

Mohammed Idris popularly known as Malagi (born 2 May 1966) is a Nigerian publisher, philanthropist, entrepreneur, public relations professional and politician who is the minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria. He was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023. He is the founder/chairman and publisher of Blueprint. He is also the chairman of Abuja based Kings Broadcasting Limited, owners of WE 106.5 FM Abuja, Nigeria. He was the general secretary of Newspaper Proprietors' Association of Nigeria. Additionally, he held the position of Director of Strategic Communications for the All Progressives Congress Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

MUHAMMED KERIM KORKMAZ

Primary 4 Pupil

Strengths: Muhammad is an expressive and energetic speaker who brings enthusiasm to the stage. He has a natural ability to simplify complex ideas, making him a great communicator for younger audiences. Readiness: Excited and prepared. His confidence and enthusiasm will make his speech engaging and memorable.

NAFISA ABUBAKAR

SS3C ABUJA GIRLS

Nafisa is a brilliant speaker with a strong passion for reading, public speaking, and leadership. She is in her final year of secondary school and hopes to become an influential figure in the world. Her passion and courage have helped her navigate the tough selection stages, proving her resilience and determination. Readiness: Very prepared. Her confidence and drive make her a formidable speaker, and we believe she will excel on the TEDx stage.

STEPHANIE MARTIN-SINI

Student ss2

Stephanie Martin-Sini, a bright and compassionate student in SS2B, is a young woman with a heartful of warmth and a mind brimming with ambition. Her family is her anchor, and she holds a special place in her heart for her younger brother. Her love for basketball is evident in her athleticism and her artistic side shines through her drawings and paintings. Although she might not consider herself through movement. Stephanie is also known for her out going personality and her ability to engage in lively conversations, often described as a ‘’yapper’’ by those who know her well. While Stephanie is still exploring her career path, she is driven by a strong desire to contribute to a better society. She has a deep love for young children, her gentle shining through in her interactions with them. This compassion, coupled with her diverse interests, is what moved her to stand before you all today and voice out her views on how to create a brighter future for children everywhere.

UMAR AHMAD

SS3 Student Kaduna

Lover of football and science mogul