The 2010 CHANGE summit is the annual summit of YGC Africa. This year's summit is themed "GOING BEYOND LIMITATIONS" and features some of the finest personalities Nigeria has to offer, people that have gone beyond limitations to become world class people of Impact.

WHAT THE SUMMIT SEEKS TO ACHIEVE
- The summit is set to make youths understand that they can still become world class people of influence despite all that limits them

-As we know, the secret of men are in their stories. Change Africa 2010 is set to make youths learn, and be mentored by role models with practical illustrations on how they went beyond limitations to become amazements in their various fields.

-CHANGE 2010 is geared towards making youths understand that every obstacle or problem that seems insurmountable are stepping stones to the attainment of the Glory ahead of them.

-Finally, the summit is set to celebrate our mentors who with the virtues of consistency of purpose, deadly passion, dedication and total believe in their future, saw them through the cracks of life, bringing them into the realm of celebrities.

Join the following persons live and direct at the 2010 CHANGE summit:

Steve HARRIS (Head of consulting, Visible Impact Consulting)

Tolu OGUNLESI (CNN African Journalist of the year)

Cohbams ASUQUO( International Music Producer)

Tosyn BUCKNOR (Host, Morning Show, Top radio 90.9FM) and others

Also appearing live at the 2010 CHANGE summit, we have Nigeria's hotest revelations {BEZ, WORDSMITH, SPACESHIP BOY}...from the Maga no need pay fame, OMEGA DANCE CREW, SIMI(OGA JU) and others.

The summit comes up on July 24th, 2010 at the International Conference Centre Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Lagos.

ADMISSION IS FREE!!!.

RSVP to the event on http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138520662831451
For more info: 08062985693, info@ygcafrica.org, www.ygcafrica.org

How do I tell you that it will not be alright? It will not be alright unless you take a stand. Take a stand for what you believe. So, pick that pen...Words do have a way of molding lives. Take that paper...
Words do have a way of shaping destinies. Ruminate...because your words and actions can heal the nation. Against Cybercrime, here we go!!!
With support from MICROSOFT, PIN, HIIT AND MEDIAMORE, YGC-Africa presents THE FIRST MICROSOFT INTERNET SAFETY, SECURITY AND PRIVACY INITIATIVE IN NIGERIA'S NATIONAL ANTI CYBER-CRIME ESSAY COMPETITION with the theme CYBERCRIME IN NIGERIA: THE WAY OUT.
We have reduced cybercrime significantly with the Sing away cybercrime project(The Maga no need pay video). Now, is the time to WRITE CYBERCRIME AWAY!!!

Essays are expected from young writers aged between 17 and 28. Essays should be written to the following specifications:

Font size 12
Times New Roman
double spacing
Minimum of two pages and maximum of four pages

The top ten essay writers will be made YGC Ambassadors for a period of one year during which they will have opportunities of meeting world class personalities as they develop mini projects on cybercrime solution(as proposed by them) in their immediate communities

FIRST PRIZE: N50,000 + FREE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING
SECOND PRIZE: N30,000 + FREE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING
THIRD PRIZE: N20,000 + FREE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Essays are to be submitted online to essays@ygcafrica.org. Deadline for submission is June 7, 2010

Winners will be announced and rewarded at the annual CHANGE summit holding in Lagos on July 24th.
FOR MORE INFO: www.ygcafrica.org, info@ygcafrica.org, 08062985693, 07085384103

It’s less than 24 hours to my birthday and all I have, is mixed feelings about the whole celebration. I sincerely must appreciate God for how far he has brought me considering the ‘few’ years I have been privileged to spend on earth. I am always amazed when I look back and see the things God has used me to do. I sincerely recognize that it has been all of him and none of me. How else would you describe been giving the opportunity to serve as a Microsoft Internet safety ambassador, receiving the Nigerian National youth awards(Gold category), Getting nominated @ The Future Awards 2010, Representing Nigeria @ The William J Clinton global Initiative University, Being privileged to meet great people like Hanson Iheuko, faith Adeniji, Sarah Osas, Tolulope ariwodola, Busola Odunuga, and a host of others @ team YGC-Africa...These guys are the real deal!!!. It’s all been God and i’m extremely grateful.
To those that know me especially team members at YGC-Africa they would tell you that I radiate tremendous passion in our quest to deliver the transformation agenda. This is not forced passion but in-built passion from God. Just like he told Jeremiah he was going to put words in his mouth and whatever he said, would be God’s so, he has lighted up a fire in me that continuously drives me.
I share a great passion for this country. This is constantly rekindled when I come across U-40’s like fela DUROTOYE, gbenga SESAN, dayo ISRAEL, chude JIDEONWO, ohimai AMAIZE, steve HARRIS and several others!!!.
I have come to understand that passion for one’s country could actually be read up on one’s face. This was what led to an unforeseen discussion a cab bus driver engaged me while we were both waiting for the bus to get filled up. The subject matter of course was the Nigerian State. He showed his frustration of how things were going on in the country. Touching down in various sectors including manufacturing and sports, since I was seating close to him,he continuously complained to me every time his bus entered the numerous pot holes that made the journey not so smooth...
Just as we were about reaching my destination, a heavily armed policeman flagged down the bus. Before the policeman said anything, the bus driver asked the policeman if he had 200 Naira change(That statement is so synonymous with touts at the park and at almost every bus- stop). I couldn’t help but wonder why a security force is now a commercial force as the man helplessly looked for a change of 150 naira. With all these factors coming together I ask myself if it’s really worth celebrating in such an inconducive environment.
In the words of fela DUROTOYE, ‘talk is cheap’ . Let’s not just be the change with our comments and status updates on facebook and other social networking sites. We have a duty to take it a step further and act!. We must constantly say to ourselves that in our lifetime, things will never remain the same. There will be an unexplainable shift in the fortunes of Nigeria!.
All the same, it’s awesome to see another year. Thanks all for being there. God bless you real good.

Warm regards,
‘Tunde David

MY BIRTHDAY RELEASE!
Translated into French by: 'Tunde David
It’s less than 24 hours to my birthday and all I have, is mixed feelings about the whole celebration. I sincerely must appreciate God for how far he has brought me considering the ‘few’ years I have been privileged to spend on earth. I am always amazed when I look back and see the things God has used me to do. I sincerely recognize that it has been all of him and none of me. How else would you describe been giving the opportunity to serve as a Microsoft Internet safety ambassador, receiving the Nigerian National youth awards(Gold category), Getting nominated @ The Future Awards 2010, Representing Nigeria @ The William J Clinton global Initiative University, Being privileged to meet great people like Hanson Iheuko, faith Adeniji, Sarah Osas, Tolulope ariwodola, Busola Odunuga, and a host of others @ team YGC-Africa...These guys are the real deal!!!. It’s all been God and i’m extremely grateful.
To those that know me especially team members at YGC-Africa they would tell you that I radiate tremendous passion in our quest to deliver the transformation agenda. This is not forced passion but in-built passion from God. Just like he told Jeremiah he was going to put words in his mouth and whatever he said, would be God’s so, he has lighted up a fire in me that continuously drives me.
I share a great passion for this country. This is constantly rekindled when I come across U-40’s like fela DUROTOYE, gbenga SESAN, dayo ISRAEL, chude JIDEONWO, ohimai AMAIZE, steve HARRIS and several others!!!.
I have come to understand that passion for one’s country could actually be read up on one’s face. This was what led to an unforeseen discussion a cab bus driver engaged me while we were both waiting for the bus to get filled up. The subject matter of course was the Nigerian State. He showed his frustration of how things were going on in the country. Touching down in various sectors including manufacturing and sports, since I was seating close to him,he continuously complained to me every time his bus entered the numerous pot holes that made the journey not so smooth...
Just as we were about reaching my destination, a heavily armed policeman flagged down the bus. Before the policeman said anything, the bus driver asked the policeman if he had 200 Naira change(That statement is so synonymous with touts at the park and at almost every bus- stop). I couldn’t help but wonder why a security force is now a commercial force as the man helplessly looked for a change of 150 naira. With all these factors coming together I ask myself if it’s really worth celebrating in such an inconducive environment.
In the words of fela DUROTOYE, ‘talk is cheap’ . Let’s not just be the change with our comments and status updates on facebook and other social networking sites. We have a duty to take it a step further and act!. We must constantly say to ourselves that in our lifetime, things will never remain the same. There will be an unexplainable shift in the fortunes of Nigeria!.
All the same, it’s awesome to see another year. Thanks all for being there. God bless you real good.

Warm regards,
‘Tunde David

How do I tell you that it will not be alright? It will not be alright unless you take a stand. Take a stand for what you believe. So, pick that pen...Words do have a way of molding lives. Take that paper...
Words do have a way of shaping destinies. Ruminate...because your words and actions can heal the nation. Against Cybercrime, here we go!!!
With support from MICROSOFT, PIN, HIIT AND MEDIAMORE, YGC-Africa presents THE FIRST MICROSOFT INTERNET SAFETY, SECURITY AND PRIVACY INITIATIVE IN NIGERIA'S NATIONAL ANTI CYBER-CRIME ESSAY COMPETITION with the theme CYBERCRIME IN NIGERIA: THE WAY OUT.
We have reduced cybercrime significantly with the Sing away cybercrime project(The Maga no need pay video). Now, is the time to WRITE CYBERCRIME AWAY!!!
Essays are expected from young writers aged between 17 and 28. Essays should be written to the following specifications:
Font size 12
Times New Roman
double spacing
Minimum of two pages and maximum of four pages
The top ten essay writers will be made YGC Ambassadors for a period of one year during which they will have opportunities of meeting world class personalities as they develop mini projects on cybercrime solution(as proposed by them) in their immediate communities
FIRST PRIZE: N50,000 + FREE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING
SECOND PRIZE: N30,000 + FREE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING
THIRD PRIZE: N20,000 + FREE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Essays are to be submitted online to essays@ygcafrica.org. Deadline for submission is June 7, 2010
Winners will be announced and rewarded at the annual CHANGE summit holding in Lagos on July 24th.
FOR MORE INFO: www.ygcafrica.org, info@ygcafrica.org, 08062985693, 07085384103

ANNOUNCING THE MICROSOFT/YGC NATIONAL ANTI-CYBERCRIME ESSAY COMPETITION
Translated into French by: 'Tunde David
How do I tell you that it will not be alright? It will not be alright unless you take a stand. Take a stand for what you believe. So, pick that pen...Words do have a way of molding lives. Take that paper...
Words do have a way of shaping destinies. Ruminate...because your words and actions can heal the nation. Against Cybercrime, here we go!!!
With support from MICROSOFT, PIN, HIIT AND MEDIAMORE, YGC-Africa presents THE FIRST MICROSOFT INTERNET SAFETY, SECURITY AND PRIVACY INITIATIVE IN NIGERIA'S NATIONAL ANTI CYBER-CRIME ESSAY COMPETITION with the theme CYBERCRIME IN NIGERIA: THE WAY OUT.
We have reduced cybercrime significantly with the Sing away cybercrime project(The Maga no need pay video). Now, is the time to WRITE CYBERCRIME AWAY!!!
Essays are expected from young writers aged between 17 and 28. Essays should be written to the following specifications:
Font size 12
Times New Roman
double spacing
Minimum of two pages and maximum of four pages
The top ten essay writers will be made YGC Ambassadors for a period of one year during which they will have opportunities of meeting world class personalities as they develop mini projects on cybercrime solution(as proposed by them) in their immediate communities
FIRST PRIZE: N50,000 + FREE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING
SECOND PRIZE: N30,000 + FREE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING
THIRD PRIZE: N20,000 + FREE MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Essays are to be submitted online to essays@ygcafrica.org. Deadline for submission is June 7, 2010
Winners will be announced and rewarded at the annual CHANGE summit holding in Lagos on July 24th.
FOR MORE INFO: www.ygcafrica.org, info@ygcafrica.org, 08062985693, 07085384103

PROJECT REPORT (CHANGE-AFRICA) ‘09

TITLE: Change-Africa summit 2009

THEME: Building the future today

VENUE: Executive suite, Eko fm auditorium, Lagos Television compound, Lateef Jakande road, Agindigbi, Ikeja.

DATE: August 15, 2009

DURATION: 10:30am – 4:15 pm (5hours, 45 minutes)

HOST: YGC-AFRICA

Partner organizations: A.C.O.P.O Concepts, NESTLE, UAC, CCIC, MICROSOFT, HIIT, MISSPPIN

WHAT THE SUMMIT SEEKED TO ACHIEVE
1. The summit is set to make youths understand the relevance of today in shapening the future they desire.
2. As we know, the secret of men are in their stories. Change Africa 2009 is set to make youths learn, and be mentored by role models with practical illustrations on how they emerged amazements in their various industries.
3. The summit is also set to make youths understand that today is the only platform they have for performance.
SPEAKERS

1. chude JIDEONWO

Chude Jideonwo is the creator of the foremost youth recognition platform{The future awards). Only 23 years old, he is the Presenter of rubbin’ minds on Channels television and also Creative director of Redstrat communications.He showed the over 100 youths present at the summit how he was able to achieve all he had achieved despite several challenges. He left with the message that everyone should have a strong desire to make a difference.

2. ‘gbenga SESAN

Gbenga sesan is Nigeria’s first ICT youth ambassador. Vice-chair of the United Nations African technical advisory committee, Gbenga is the executive director of Paradigm initiative Nigeria. Gbenga described how he climbed through the ranks to become one of Nigeria’s top 35 ICT icons. He also made everyone realize that there was no room for excuses as they would never take people to the top. He alss told everyone never to disregard anyone in their resolve to become people of influence in the nearest future. Gbenga Sesan’s presentation was the climax of the entire event

3. niyi ADESANYA
A human capitalist advisor, Niyi Adesanya has been profiled as one of Nigeria’s top ten motivational speakers. With major consulting assignments for Chevron, Coca-Cola e.t.c, he currently is the Chief executive officer of Fifth gear consulting. He was represented by Mr. Biodun Folawiyo, CEO, Shoe speed and co-ordinator, Niyi Adesanya mass empowerment initiative.(NAME-IT) . He made everyone realize that they could be great despite circumstances that surrounded them. He also rejuvenated the entrepreneurial spirit in everyone as he concisely explained how his organization (Shoe speed) has suddenly become the spotlight in the shoe-making business.

4. HIIT NIGERIA

Nigeria’s foremost indigenous ICT certification company {HIIT Nigeria} was on hand to advise those present at CHANGE- Africa ’09 on the benefits of acquiring ICT skills and certifications in today’s changing world. Speaking on behalf of the HIIT team, Mr Sola Steven (Business Manager HIIT Nigeria) made everyone realize that ICT certifications were needed despite every individual’s area of specialization/ course of study

5. MICROSOFT
The Microsft team was ably represented by two of its Nigerian ambassadors in persons of ‘tunde DAVID and udoh UBONG. They talked about MICROSOFT’s role in reducing the presently alarming rate of cybercrime through the Internet Safety, Security and Privacy Initiative in Nigeria{ISSPIN} campaign. The team from Microsoft got the audience talking about pressing issues centered around cybercrime, internet privacy, security of the cyberspace e.t.c.

Besides the Speakers, other side attractions included music presentations from Simi and Best Ehis. Also featured, was a networking segment.

The summit was truly a transformational one as the feedback gotten thus far has been inspiring and also confirms that fact.

We appreciate everyone that made it happen…

Let’s make CHANGE-Africa 2010 bigger, better and more transformational

Together we can do great things…

Where do we go from here…….DREAM BIG CONFERENCE…..FEB. 2010…..IBADAN, NIGERIA